Leadenham Church of England Academy, Lincoln
Leadenham Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Lincoln, part of Infinity Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 58th-highest of the 63 schools in Lincoln with published results, and 13,336th of 14,452 across England. It was 36% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Capacity
- 36% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Leadenham Church of England Academy in detail
Leadenham Church of England Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Leadenham Church of England Primary Academy, where our main aim is to ensure that children are 'ready to learn; prepared to flourish'. Our core beliefs at Leadenham Church of England Primary Academy centre on providing a happy, safe, secure and supportive learning environment where all children are able to achieve their full potential."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Leadenham Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Leadenham Church of England Academy
Across Lincolnshire, 96% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Leadenham Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Leadenham Church of England Academy are The Welbourn Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 57% maths); Caythorpe Primary School (2.6 miles, Requires improvement, 85% reading, 54% maths); Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); and Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) (3.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Leadenham Church of England Academy.
The Welbourn Church of England Primary SchoolCaythorpe Primary SchoolBrant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary SchoolCranwell Primary School (Foundation)
The trust
Leadenham Church of England Academy is one of 20 schools run by Infinity Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
54.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (8%).
Staffing
Leadenham Church of England Academy had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Leadenham Church of England Academy.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willoughby Arms PH (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Leadenham Church of England Academy issued 4 suspensions, 13.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Leadenham Church of England Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Leadenham Church of England Primary School (URN 120604), it was rated Good in July 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school offers a broad curriculum and makes reading a priority through a well-structured phonics programme. Pupils enjoy attending and benefit from many enrichment opportunities including farm trips, theme parks, sports events, and residential visits that help build character. The school provides strong support for pupils' personal development, teaching them about wellbeing, diversity, and responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that is well-organised to help pupils build knowledge over time
- Strong focus on reading with a well-structured phonics programme
- Good provision for pupils' personal development including trips, clubs, and opportunities to develop responsibility
- Effective attendance monitoring and support that has improved regular attendance
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school with clear routines and high expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is too variable and does not consistently focus on the most important knowledge or help pupils recall prior learning
- Pupils with SEND do not have clear targets and fall behind their peers as staff cannot adapt teaching with enough precision
- Not all staff have been properly trained to teach phonics and reading effectively
- Inconsistent responses to poor behaviour mean pupils struggle to follow the school's values and expectations
- School leadership has not tackled declining standards in education and behaviour quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate measures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Farm trips, theme park visits, sports events, residential visits, Wimbledon tennis match, sports ambassador roles, school council positions, litter picking roles, pupil-led clubs
Leadenham Church of England Academy is a small primary school where pupils enjoy attending and show interest in the broad curriculum, but they are not yet reaching the standards expected. The school requires improvement in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
54.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 43% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 36% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
12.0
Avg class size
13.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Leadenham Church of England Academy
SIAMs Report 2026
16 Sep 2026
Autumn Term Newsletter 2026
4 Sep 2026
Summer Newsletter 2026
22 Jul 2026
In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
14 Sep 2022
From Leadenham Church of England Academy's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Term dates
Leadenham Church of England Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Leadenham Church of England Academy is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
36%
Available places
26 pupils
72 places
46 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lincoln
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lincoln
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
8,940
Applications
6,453
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
24
Total Pupils
15
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
8.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,885
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,908
Per pupil
£384k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.5%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Leadenham Church of England Academy
Questions parents ask about Leadenham Church of England Academy
What are SATs results like at Leadenham Church of England Academy?
Of the pupils at Leadenham Church of England Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 43% did so in maths.
What is Leadenham Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Leadenham Church of England Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Leadenham Church of England Primary School (URN 120604), it was rated Good in July 2012.
What is the catchment area for Leadenham Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Leadenham Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Leadenham Church of England Academy?
Leadenham Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 36% of its 72 places.
How big are the classes at Leadenham Church of England Academy?
Classes at Leadenham Church of England Academy average 12 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Leadenham Church of England Academy?
Leadenham Church of England Academy has around 24 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Leadenham Church of England Academy?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Leadenham Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 12.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leadenham Church of England Academy?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Leadenham Church of England Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Leadenham Church of England Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Leadenham Church of England Academy?
Leadenham Church of England Academy is at Main Road, Leadenham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)