Halton Holegate CofE Primary School
Station Road, Halton Holegate, Halton Holegate C of E Primary School, Spilsby, PE23 5PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Halton Holegate CofE Primary School is a primary school in Spilsby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 67th of 244 primary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 21 March 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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Halton Holegate is a school where pupils are happy and safe. The school is ambitious for what pupils can learn and do. An improved curriculum provides well- planned and engaging learning experiences. For example, pupils in key stage 2 enjoy exploring 'rivers' in geography. Pupils behave very well in class. There are clear routines for good behaviour in the classroom and around the school. This begins in the early years. Pupils in each class are keen to learn, and they listen well to the instructions of their teachers. As a result, lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils show high levels of respect for staff members. As one pupil commented, 'I have the teacher I've always wanted.' The school supports pupils' wider development through a range of experiences. Well-attended clubs led by staff cater for a wide variety of interests. These include sports, ukulele and gardening clubs. Children in the early years are happy to play and learn together. They enjoy positive relationships with each other and with members of staff. This sense of togetherness is evident throughout the school. Parents and carers have confidence in the school. As one parent commented, 'It's a great school with amazing teachers. Our children have blossomed.'
What the school should improve
- There have been recent changes to improve the curriculum, including in the early years. Some of these are at an earlier stage of implementation than others. The school should continue to implement the amended curriculum so that pupils can securely and consistently deepen their knowledge over time.
- The school has not fully developed pupils' understanding of cultural diversity in modern Britain. As a result, some pupils lack knowledge of the experiences of others from different backgrounds. The school should ensure that the curriculum improves pupils' understanding of cultural diversity so that they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
62 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Halton Holegate CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spilsby Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Toynton All Saints Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Great Steeping Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 65% met the expected standard |
| Partney Church of England Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 11% met the expected standard |
| The New Leake Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 14% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Search
- Phone
- 01790752575
- Address
- Station Road, Halton Holegate, Halton Holegate C of E Primary School, Spilsby, PE23 5PB
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120573
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.