The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford, Horncastle
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Horncastle. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 246 schools in Lincolnshire with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.9 first-choice applications for every place. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- 1.9 first choices per place
- 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
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford in detail
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is 1.9 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford are Scamblesby Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 50% maths); and Horncastle Primary School (5.3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 72% maths).
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Scamblesby Church of England Primary SchoolHorncastle Primary School
Who goes there
15.3% 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.
Staffing
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's Church (opposite), 60 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. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
'We seek; we speak; I am unique' is the motto that is embodied by all pupils at The Edward Richardson School. Pupils talk about the small and caring school community. One pupil said: 'The school is like my second home and my friends are my second family.' Pupils value the nurture and care that they receive, including from an emotional literacy support assistant who they can speak to if they have any worries or concerns.
Most pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour. They are kind and considerate to each other and live up to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils feel safe. They talk confidently about the opportunities that they have to express themselves through productions and different events. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. Most pupils achieve well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Staff across the school have collaborated to design an ambitious curriculum. This curriculum sets out the key knowledge that pupils should know by the end of each year. The school has ensured that pupils revisit their learning over time. Teachers have secure knowledge of the subjects they teach. They consistently check pupils' understanding. This helps pupils to know and remember more of their learning in a range of different subject areas.
Children in the early years are given time to adjust to the school's routines and receive the help they need to settle quickly into the school environment. They benefit from positive and caring relationships with staff. The staff support children to improve their language and communication skills. Children develop the ability to share and take turns with their peers. Some children do not develop their writing skills quickly enough. This is something that teachers have recognised and have clear plans in place to help children improve the quality of their writing.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2019 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford.
- The Edward Richardson Primary School@JB's Sports Coaching LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lincolnshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Wednesday 14 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Wednesday 19 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford 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 The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
108 pupils
119 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Horncastle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Horncastle
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: 1.9 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
56
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
9.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,630
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,228
Per pupil
£734k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
97
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
What are SATs results like at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
Of the pupils at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's Ofsted rating?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
No fixed boundary. When The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
Classes at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford average 24.5 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 The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford has around 98 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
4.4% of sessions were missed at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford 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.
Does The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Edward Richardson Primary School@JB's Sports Coaching Ltd (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's term dates?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lincolnshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Wednesday 14 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Wednesday 19 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
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 The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is at East Road, Tetford, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6QQ.
Sources: Lincolnshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)