Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is a primary school in Sleaford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 11th of 14 primary schools in Sleaford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 25 June 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
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

40 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

269 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.2%

11.2%, 15.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3%

3%, 18.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rauceby Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
The Welbourn Church of England Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Leadenham Church of England Academy	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	43% met the expected standard
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	38% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Foundation school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Chris Wilson
Phone: 01400659001
Website: cranwell.lincs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HH
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 120674

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.