Rauceby Church of England Primary School, Sleaford
Rauceby Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sleaford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 14 schools in Sleaford with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rauceby Church of England Primary School in detail
Rauceby Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "'To ignite a passion for learning in all; to embolden a community of high aspiration and fulfilment' Welcome to Rauceby Church of England Academy. We are an inclusive, high performing village school situated in beautiful grounds just 8 minutes from the town of Sleaford."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 3.15pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lincolnshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Rauceby Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 84% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Rauceby Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Rauceby Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Rauceby Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rauceby Church of England Primary School are St Botolph's C of E Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.4 miles, Good, 62% reading, 45% maths); The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); and Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) (2.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths).
Rauceby Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Botolph's C of E Primary SchoolOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyThe Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolCranwell Primary School (Foundation)
Who goes there
3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rauceby Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Rauceby Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.9 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 school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.7%
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 remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
20.3
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Rauceby Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Rauceby Church of England Primary School 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
Check free transport to Rauceby Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rauceby Church of England Primary School 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
Your chances of a place at Rauceby Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
170 pupils
182 places
12 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sleaford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sleaford
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
18.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
164
Total Pupils
87
Boys
77
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,787
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,241
Per pupil
£964k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Rauceby Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Rauceby Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Rauceby Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rauceby Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Rauceby Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
Rauceby Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 182 places.
How big are the classes at Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Rauceby Church of England Primary School average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
Rauceby Church of England Primary School has around 164 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Rauceby Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Rauceby Church of England Primary School 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 Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
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 Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
Rauceby Church of England Primary School is at Tom Lane, North Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)