Bucknall Primary School
Bucknall Primary School, Main Street, Bucknall, Henry Lane, Bardney, LN10 5DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bucknall Primary School is a primary school in Bardney for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2012, report published 20 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and inclusive school. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils appreciate time with their friends in the playground. They said the school feels like 'a family'. Many pupils said their favourite part about school is learning. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are treated as individuals. They behave well and work hard. Pupils said that bullying is rare and, if it did happen, they could tell someone and they would sort it out. Pupils feel safe in school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. Pupils enjoy the opportunities that the school offers. They benefit from meeting other pupils across the Limewoods Federation, to take part in sports, swimming and Stone Age Day. They talk proudly of Matilda, the donkey they sponsor. They enjoy taking part in 'bikeability' sessions and after-school sports clubs. Parents and carers are positive about the work of the school. They appreciate the care and support their children get in this small village school. A typical comment from a parent was, 'The school supports our children to achieve their potential in all ways; they allow individuals to shine.'
What the school should improve
- The precise knowledge that pupils need to learn is not as clear in a small number of subjects, including in some areas of learning in the early years. Leaders are aware of these gaps. Some pupils cannot remember what they have learned over time in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the knowledge pupils learn is clearly identified in all subject areas and phases.
- The development of knowledge, skills and abilities for pupils with SEND is not as clear in some individual education plans. Some pupils with SEND are not gaining increasing fluency and independence as quickly as they could. Leaders should ensure that clarity about what these pupils know and what they need to learn next is identified for all SEND pupils so that gaps in learning can be addressed.
Pupil numbers and mix
38 pupils on roll
Schools near Bucknall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Hugh's School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Horncastle Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Garth Hicks
- Phone
- 01526388233
- Address
- Bucknall Primary School, Main Street, Bucknall, Henry Lane, Bardney, LN10 5DT
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120443
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.