Helpringham Primary Academy, Sleaford

In its own words: "We are a small school in the village of Helpringham. Our children come from Helpringham and the surrounding villages such as Great Hale and Little Hale, with some travelling from Heckington, Sleaford and further surrounding towns and villages. There is a school bus which your child can access if they are eligible once they are in Reception."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Helpringham Primary Academy is a small school with a big heart, and I am incredibly proud to be leading such a special community. We are fortunate to have wonderful children, dedicated families and a strong, caring staff team who work together to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best."

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Helpringham Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Helpringham Primary Academy as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 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 Helpringham Primary Academy are Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School (2.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 65% maths); Brown's Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 100% maths); Billingborough Primary School (4 miles); and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School (4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 80% maths).

Helpringham Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Helpringham Primary Academy is one of 11 schools run by Voyage Education Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Helpringham Primary Academy had 6 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 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (opposite), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

Helpringham Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.