Cherry Willingham Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

212 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals21.7%

21.7%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.8%

11.8%, 9.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.7%

13.7%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: cherryprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.