Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy, Spalding

In its own words: "At Lutton St Nicholas, we believe that pupils need to be given an education that allows them to thrive in later life. We believe that these 3 qualities provide the pupils with the necessary skills to adapt in an ever-changing world, solve any problems they face, celebrate difference and remain life-long learners."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy. Together, we work together to provide pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum that forward our vision to form creative , curious and caring learners."

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Lutton St Nicholas 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.

Results fell from 73% in reading and 60% 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 Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy are Long Sutton County Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 45% reading, 55% maths); Gedney Church End Primary Academy (1.9 miles, 58% reading, 67% maths); Gedney Drove End Primary School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 33% maths); and Fleet Wood Lane School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 75% maths).

Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy is one of 7 schools run by Keystone Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (43%).

1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 7 (6.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

In 2024/25, Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.