Alford Primary School
Hanby Lane, Alford, LN13 9BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alford Primary School is a primary school in Alford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 40th of 244 primary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2016, report published 21 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this school. They feel safe. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about school life. They are highly motivated to learn. The school has the highest expectations of every pupil. Pupils succeed because they understand and meet these expectations. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are excellent. This is because, from the early years, staff set out clear routines and boundaries, and teach pupils to be responsible. As a result, pupils concentrate on their learning and take pride in their work. Pupils' relationships with each other and adults are strong and caring. They treat one another with high levels of respect and courtesy. Pupils value the rewards they earn for doing their best, which includes having afternoon tea with Betty, the school dog. They perform charity work in the local community, raising funds for the local food bank. Pupils develop their talents and interests in music and sport. They benefit from a broad range of theatre trips, residentials and visitors to the school. These develop their character and allow them to experience life beyond Alford. Pupils develop their leadership and interpersonal skills as playground leaders and as well- being and eco ambassadors. Parents and carers overwhelmingly value the work that the school does, with a typical comment being 'There's no other place I would send my children'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Alford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Huttoft Primary & Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hogsthorpe Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Partney Church of England Aided Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 11% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Mackenzie-Snow
- Phone
- 01507463414
- Address
- Hanby Lane, Alford, LN13 9BJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120440
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.