Waddington All Saints Academy, Lincoln
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Waddington All Saints excels at creating an inclusive environment where every child is respected and valued as a unique individual. The school combines high academic expectations with exceptional pastoral support, ensuring pupils feel safe and supported while developing strong character and resilience. Pupils benefit from a rich curriculum, trips, and meaningful opportunities to develop leadership and explore their futures.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes with strong focus on building character, resilience and well-being
- Ambitious, well-thought-out curriculum that allows pupils to build securely on prior learning
- Reading programme with high-quality texts and university research partnerships to develop fluent, confident readers
- Extensive opportunities for personal development including meaningful pupil roles and the 'Where will my wings take me?' careers project
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who make good progress alongside classmates
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is relatively new and some pupils have gaps in knowledge, struggling to recall prior learning
- The school should ensure consistent delivery of its curriculum so all pupils remember essential content
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips, pupil parliament, diversity ambassadors, art ambassadors, digital leaders, library roles, 'Where will my wings take me?' careers project
Waddington All Saints Academy is an inspiring school where pupils flourish in a welcoming and inclusive environment with exemplary behaviour and outstanding personal development. The school provides an ambitious curriculum delivered with skill, with reading at its heart and strong support for all learners including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
14.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 81%. Maths has improved from 71% to 81%. Writing has improved from 78% to 83%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
372 pupils
431 capacity
59 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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.69691%
Overall absence
5.58824%
Persistent absence
340
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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