Ingham Primary School, Lincoln

In its own words: "Ingham Primary School is a special place with a real passion for learning. In an idyllic setting, at the heart of a beautiful village, we bring together timeless values with innovative practice; aiming to create irresistible learning opportunities for all our children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Ingham Primary school. We are a small and friendly village school located just off the Village Green in the centre of the village. We are a Community Primary School for boys and girls between the ages of four and eleven."

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

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Ingham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 93% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Ingham Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Ingham Primary School are Scampton Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 82% maths); Pollyplatt Primary Academy (3.2 miles); The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 89% maths); and Sturton by Stow Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths).

Ingham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Ingham 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ingham Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green, 70 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 weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

Ingham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.