Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School
Henry Lane, Bardney, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln, LN3 5XJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 16th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2013, report published 11 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2023
Bardney Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils are valued and challenged to do their very best. From learning about fossils in early years foundation stage to calculating take-home pay in Year 6, pupils enjoy relevant and interesting learning activities. They appreciate the quality of their education and hold their teachers in high regard. As one pupil commented: 'My teacher is my role model.' Leaders and staff work well together to provide a caring environment and an ambitious curriculum for all their pupils. From Nursery to Year 6, relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get support to access the same learning opportunities as other pupils. Pupils are a credit to the school. They behave very well, responding to the high expectations of teachers. There is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and happy. They say bullying happens very rarely and they trust staff to deal with it. Most parents and carers are pleased with the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'My child is thriving at this school and I will continue to recommend this school to everyone!'
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects, leaders have not precisely identified what knowledge pupils must know and in what order. As a result, pupils' knowledge in these subjects is not as strong. Leaders need to complete their work on refining the curriculum so that staff understand what pupils must know and remember.
- Some parents feel that communication between home and school is not as effective as it could be. They are concerned that leaders do not always respond to issues they raise in a timely manner and do not feel fully informed. Leaders should improve communication systems so that all parents feel fully involved and informed about their child's education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
162 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknall Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Fiskerton Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Wragby Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Nocton Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Garth Hicks
- Phone
- 01526398255
- Address
- Henry Lane, Bardney, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln, LN3 5XJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120589
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.