Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Swallow Avenue, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5XJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 32nd of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 November 2011, report published 13 December 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending The Holt Primary School. They feel safe. Staff care about the children. Pupils behave well and treat each other with respect. Bullying is rare. When it does happen pupils report it and staff take effective action. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They respond by taking pride in their work and their school. Leaders have created school values which encourage pupils to develop the skills of reasoning, reflection, resourcefulness, respectfulness, responsibility and resilience. Pupils' conduct and effort reflect the importance of these values, and they show them in abundance. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. One parent echoed the views of many when they said, 'My children are thriving at this school.' Another parent said, 'It is a fantastic school that cares for the children's well-being.' Leaders have created many opportunities for pupils to learn beyond the classroom. Pupils visit local museums and a wildlife park. Staff provide clubs that develop the talents and wider interests of the children. Pupils can learn to play guitar, the drums or keyboard. There are clubs, including football, netball and multi-skills. These are well attended.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet ensured that the curriculums outline what pupils will learn and when. As a result, in these subjects, pupils do not remember curriculum content as consistently as they could. They are also not able to make links with prior learning. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum, across all subjects, is planned and sequenced to support pupils so they know and remember more over time.
- In some of the foundation subjects, leaders are in the early stages of developing staff's subject knowledge. Sometimes, pupils are not able to develop their thinking because teachers' subject knowledge is not as strong as it needs to be. Leaders should continue to strengthen staff's subject knowledge where needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
192 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Lancaster School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% 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 Julie Leach
- Phone
- 01522683236
- Address
- Swallow Avenue, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5XJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120400
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.