Great Steeping Primary School, Spilsby

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Great Steeping Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 62% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Great Steeping Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Great Steeping Primary School are Halton Holegate CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Spilsby Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths); Toynton All Saints Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths); and Partney Church of England Aided Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 22% reading, 22% maths).

Great Steeping Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Great Steeping Primary School (as of September 2026): 71% would recommend the school, 76% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (43%).

1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (24.7%) received SEN support and 2 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Great Steeping Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Thorpe Culvert Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

In 2024/25, Great Steeping Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.