Sturton by Stow Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

School Lane, Sturton-by-Stow, Lincoln, LN1 2BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sturton by Stow Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 54th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 5 February 2023

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

25 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score101

101, 5 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

175 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals20.6%

20.6%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.6%

4.6%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sturton by Stow Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Marton Academy	3 miles	Report card: Strong standard	78% met the expected standard
Saxilby Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
Ingham Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Scampton Church of England Primary School	4 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	55% met the expected standard
Burton Hathow Preparatory School	4 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hanson-Church
Phone: 01427788210
Website: sturtonbystow.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: School Lane, Sturton-by-Stow, Lincoln, LN1 2BY
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 120478

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.