Horncastle Primary School
Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horncastle Primary School is a primary school in Horncastle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 102nd of 244 primary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 19 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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Horncastle Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils enjoy their learning. The school provides a range of opportunities that help pupils to develop their understanding of 'a world beyond Horncastle'. Pupils, staff, parents and carers say that it is a caring and friendly place to learn with a family feel. As one parent, typical of many, said, 'I love the school. I like the care and attention the teachers give to my child and myself.' The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve their full potential, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, most pupils build their knowledge across a range of subjects. Pupils were eager to share their learning with inspectors. They said that they enjoy learning new things each day and developing their independence using the school's '5 Bs' system. Pupils behave well because they want to do 'the right thing'. Pupils say that they feel safe. They know that they have trusted adults to talk to and use the worry boxes or 'friendship stops' if they have any concerns. Pupils say that when they occasionally 'fall out' it is resolved very quickly.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school does not consistently check precisely what pupils know and can do. As a result, some pupils do not learn the intended curriculum as securely as they could. On occasions, pupils are not moved on to new learning at the most appropriate point. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, teachers check what pupils know and use this information to move pupils' learning on appropriately.
- In a small number of lessons, pupils, including those with SEND, do not receive support and guidance appropriate to their needs. As a result, they do not build their knowledge securely. The school should ensure that teachers have the information and strategies they need to provide precise and effective support to all pupils, including those with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Horncastle Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| The Mareham-le-Fen Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Scamblesby Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bucknall Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Cook
- Phone
- 01507522662
- Address
- Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5EH
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 148713
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.