The Donington-on-Bain School
Main Road, Donington-on-Bain, Louth, LN11 9TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Donington-on-Bain School is a primary school in Louth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 1st of 11 primary schools in Louth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 24 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 21 May 2024
The Donington-on-Bain School is a school where pupils flourish. Pupils are given opportunities to develop their understanding of the world and each other. The school has established a 'nature school', which all pupils access as part of their learning. Through the 'nature school', pupils have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and the surroundings of the school, while developing skills such as how to cook on a campfire and building shelters. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Most pupils live up to these expectations. Pupils are enthusiastic about attending school. They talk positively about the care that is shown to them by staff. The school ensures that pupils' well- being is at the heart of all that it does. Pupils know that they can talk to any staff member if they have any worries or concerns. Older pupils are able to take on leadership roles. Year 6 pupils enjoy leading the school council. They act as positive role models for younger pupils. Parents and carers value being part of the school community. One parent echoed the views of many when they stated, 'The school has gone above and beyond for my child. I would recommend the school to everybody.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that some teachers do not have a sufficient overview of how pupils' learning should build cumulatively over time. In turn, pupils are not able to develop a rich understanding of these subjects. The school should ensure that it is very clear what needs to be taught and how knowledge should build over time.
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not always adapt the curriculum to meet some pupils' needs. When this happens, some pupils do not learn as much as they could and do not achieve highly. The school should continue to ensure that all staff are able to confidently adapt the curriculum to the needs of individual pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
103 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near The Donington-on-Bain School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scamblesby Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Legsby Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kidgate Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Greenwich House School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Michael's Church of England School, Louth | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% 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 Louise Anyan
- Phone
- 01507343240
- Address
- Main Road, Donington-on-Bain, Louth, LN11 9TJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120444
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.