Leadenham Church of England Academy, Lincoln
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 71%. Maths has remained stable at around 43%. Writing has improved from 36% to 57%.
Class Sizes
10.0
Avg class size
8.0
Infant (KS1)
11.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
24 pupils
63 capacity
39 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lincoln
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lincoln
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
8,932
Applications
6,589
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.13051%
Overall absence
12.5%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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