The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School, Bourne
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bourne, part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 6 schools in Bourne with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School in detail
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a happy and friendly village school situated at the heart of the local community. Our school is a nurturing and supportive place with high standards expected of the children within a caring, Christian ethos."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 16 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 16 April 2027. 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)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 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 The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School are Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy (2.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); Bourne Westfield Primary Academy (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 76% maths); The Edenham Church of England School (2.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); and Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy (3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths).
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary AcademyBourne Westfield Primary AcademyThe Edenham Church of England SchoolBourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is one of 24 schools run by Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 32 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is John's The Baptist Church (adjacent), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates a safe, supportive environment where all pupils feel confident to learn and take risks. Teachers tailor lessons to individual needs, making learning appropriately challenging while keeping it engaging and fun. Pupils develop strong attitudes to learning, excellent behaviour, and a genuine sense of belonging within a community that celebrates their achievements.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum with carefully organized subjects that help pupils build knowledge logically and make strong connections between themes
- Reading is prioritized across the school with systematic phonics teaching and effective interventions to address misconceptions
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND using a forensic approach to identify needs quickly and plan appropriate adaptations
- Children in early years have an exceptional start with high-quality activities and knowledgeable staff support
- Strong personal development programme that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, including understanding of different faiths and cultures
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' wellbeing first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council projects including promoting acts of kindness, events and experiences within the local community and across the multi-academy trust, forest school
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since its previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
20.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) 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
You apply to the council where you live. The Morton Church of England (Controlled) 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
193 pupils
210 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bourne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bourne
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
32
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
233
Total Pupils
119
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,687
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,383
Per pupil
£1153k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Morton Church of England (Controlled) 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 The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
Classes at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School has around 233 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Morton Church of England (Controlled) 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 The Morton Church of England (Controlled) 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 The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School?
The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is at Station Road, Morton, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)