The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Kirkby-la-Thorpe, Sleaford, NG34 9NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sleaford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 13th of 14 primary schools in Sleaford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2016, report published 7 October 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2023
Pupils are kind and tolerant at this school. They show a great enthusiasm for learning. Leaders have developed these character traits in pupils through explicit teaching of the school's 'KLT values'. Every week, in the Friday assembly, teachers celebrate those pupils who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating these values. Pupils are proud to receive the Steven's Cup in recognition of this. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Adults develop children's ability to self- regulate well from the early years. These high expectations help pupils to learn well. Pupils show strong attitudes to learning. Pupils know what bullying is. They know that 'STOP' means bullying is 'several times on purpose' and, if it happens they should 'start telling other people'. Pupils are confident in reporting bullying and they know teachers will deal with it. The overwhelming majority of pupils, staff, parents and carers suggest that this is a school in which pupils are safe and happy. Many pupils and parents would recommend the school. One parent summed up the views of many when they said: 'The school exceeds expectations and has supported my child to develop well, with a holistic approach to his education.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that all staff have the appropriate level of subject knowledge to teach some subjects consistently well. The teaching of some subjects is not as effective is it could be. Leaders must ensure that all staff have the appropriate level of subject knowledge to teach these subjects as well as others.
- Teachers do not always assess how well pupils have remembered the essential knowledge in foundation subjects. Pupils sometimes do not develop as detailed an understanding as they could in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that teachers check that all pupils know and remember the most essential knowledge in foundation subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Alvey School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KIRKBY LA THORPE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Early
- Phone
- 01529302595
- Address
- Church Lane, Kirkby-la-Thorpe, Sleaford, NG34 9NU
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 140445
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.