Cherry Willingham Primary Academy
Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 37th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 14 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils are proud of Cherry Willingham Primary Academy. They would not hesitate to recommend the school to others. Pupils are happy and they feel safe. They value the staff and appreciate the sense of togetherness. Pupils say, 'It's like one big family where everyone is treated the same.' The school has high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour. Pupils live out the school's mantra of 'learning together, succeeding together'. They are a credit to the school. Friendly and well mannered, their behaviour is exceptional. The calm atmosphere from early years through to Year 6 helps pupils to enjoy their lessons and do their best. Pupils work well together. Older pupils volunteer to lead activities for younger pupils. Pupils care for each other. Pupils enjoy their learning, both inside and outside the classroom. The school provides an ambitious curriculum for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have support to access the same learning opportunities as other pupils. Parents and carers value the school. They praise the caring environment and the learning experiences. As one parent commented, 'My child is so excited to go to school and comes home with a thirst for learning, which is fantastic to see.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the school has not established effective approaches to checking what pupils know and remember. As a result, the school does not have a clear picture of achievement in all subjects. The school should ensure that effective approaches to checking what pupils have learned are in place in all foundation subjects, enabling teachers to identify what pupils have learned and what they need to learn next.
- Pupils' understanding of British values is underdeveloped. Some pupils do not remember the British values they have been taught. The school should ensure that all pupils have an age-appropriate depth of understanding of British values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Cherry Willingham Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingborough Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Reepham Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Fiskerton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs G Curtis
- Phone
- 01522751148
- Address
- Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4BD
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 146205
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.