Waddington Redwood Primary Academy, Lincoln

In its own words: "At Waddington Redwood Primary Academy, our vision is 'from tiny seeds, mighty redwoods grow' and our aim is to help every child to grow and flourish so by the time that they leave school they have the building blocks for life-long learning and can turn every small step into a giant leap."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Waddington Redwood Primary Academy. We are a fully inclusive primary academy with a dedicated team of staff, who constantly strive to ensure our children are safe, happy and ready to learn."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, multi-sports, dance, drama, choir, STEM, cooking and book club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Waddington Redwood Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Waddington Redwood Primary Academy as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Waddington Redwood Primary Academy are The Meadows Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths); The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School (1 mile, Good); The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School (1 mile, Good, 70% reading, 66% maths); and Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 60% maths).

Waddington Redwood Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Waddington Redwood Primary Academy is one of 14 schools run by The Priory Federation of Academies, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 16 (5.8%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Hykeham Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Acacia Avenue (opposite), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Waddington Redwood Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 59 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Waddington Redwood Primary Academy issued 20 suspensions, 6.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Waddington Redwood Primary Academy are Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (1.5 miles), The Priory Witham Academy (1.6 miles), North Kesteven Academy (1.7 miles) and The Priory Academy LSST (1.9 miles).