The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
East Road, Tetford, Horncastle, LN9 6QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is a primary school in Horncastle for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 30th of 244 primary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2019, report published 10 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
'We seek; we speak; I am unique' is the motto that is embodied by all pupils at The Edward Richardson School. Pupils talk about the small and caring school community. One pupil said: 'The school is like my second home and my friends are my second family.' Pupils value the nurture and care that they receive, including from an emotional literacy support assistant who they can speak to if they have any worries or concerns. Most pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour. They are kind and considerate to each other and live up to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils feel safe. They talk confidently about the opportunities that they have to express themselves through productions and different events. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils appreciate the opportunities that they have to extend their learning beyond the classroom. These include trips and visits. Pupils could recall their learning connected to a recent visit to a mosque and also to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. One parent echoed the views of many when she stated: 'It is a lovely, nurturing school where my child is happy.'
What the school should improve
- Not all pupils have a positive attitude towards reading. Staff do not consistently promote a love of reading across the school. Older pupils do not routinely take home books matched to their reading ability. Consequently, some pupils do not value and benefit from independent reading. The school should continue to develop its reading culture and foster a love of reading so that more pupils enjoy reading and achieve well from doing so.
- Some pupils do not attend school as well as they should. This means they miss out on learning and do not always have the opportunity to catch up. The school does not always evaluate the impact of the work it undertakes to improve attendance. The school should ensure that all those with responsibility for monitoring and improving attendance do this effectively to bring about sustained improvement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
98 pupils on roll, with places for 109
Schools near The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scamblesby Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Horncastle Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Partney Church of England Aided Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 11% met the expected standard |
| East Wold Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 29% met the expected standard |
| Spilsby Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% 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
- Mr Stuart Spendlow
- Phone
- 01507533686
- Address
- East Road, Tetford, Horncastle, LN9 6QQ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120481
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.