Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School, Sleaford

In its own words: "By our whole school community living by the Christian principles of respect, resilience, relationship, reverence and responsibility we will produce children ready for the next stage of their lives."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that Heckington St. Andrew's is a special place for your child to learn and grow and we work very hard to value every individual and provide the very best for every child in our care."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, multi-sports, dance, choir, Lego, cooking, gardening and eco club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 78% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School are Helpringham Primary Academy (2.4 miles, 87% reading, 60% maths); The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 60% reading, 80% maths); William Alvey School (4.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 77% maths); and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy (5.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School.

3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 4 (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 speech, language and communication needs.

Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Heckington Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old School (adjacent), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

In 2024/25, Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School issued 5 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.