Nettleton Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Moortown Road, Nettleton, Market Rasen, LN7 6AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Nettleton Community Primary School is a primary school in Market Rasen for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 160th of 244 primary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 May 2014, report published 5 June 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 October 2022

Pupils at Nettleton Community Primary School are enthusiastic and positive about their school. They enjoy coming to school. Pupils talk about the positive relationships that they have with their teachers and peers. One pupil described the school as 'a wonderful school where you love to learn'. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe in school. This was a view echoed by most parents and carers. Staff have high expectations of pupils. There is a family feel to the school. The majority of pupils behave well. Pupils from different year groups play happily together at break- and lunchtimes. Pupils describe bullying as 'very rare'. They know that if they have any worries or concerns that staff would listen and act swiftly. Pupils have access to a range of extra-curricular activities, including sports clubs, 'Glee club' and gardening club. All pupils, including children in early years, learn to swim. The curriculum is enriched by a wide variety of trips and visits. Year 5 pupils spoke enthusiastically about their recent visit to London.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders have developed a coherently planned and well-sequenced curriculum. However, on occasions, some pupils struggle to recall some of what they have learned before. This means that they are not always able to make links between current and previous learning. Leaders should ensure that pupils remember the curriculum content that they are taught in the longer term.
  • A new phonics programme has been recently introduced. It is well sequenced. Pupils remember the sounds that they have learned. However, a small number of pupils continue to sound out words that they are already able to read. As a result, they do not read as fluently as they are able. Leaders should ensure that all pupils get the help they need to become fluent readers as quickly as possible.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

22 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths55%

55%, 7 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 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 score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

65 pupils on roll, with places for 82

Eligible for free school meals23.1%

23.1%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.2%

9.2%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Nettleton Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Grasby All Saints Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Kelsey Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Osgodby Primary School5 milesOfsted: Good87% met the expected standard
Tealby School7 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Nichola Allerston
Address
Moortown Road, Nettleton, Market Rasen, LN7 6AA
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
120465

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.