The Metheringham Primary School
Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Metheringham Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 44th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 30 January 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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
The Metheringham Primary School is a friendly and inclusive school. The school's motto is 'inspire, believe and achieve'. It is clear that pupils and staff have this motto at the centre of all that they do. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are enthusiastic about their learning. Pupils state that they feel safe in school. They would be happy to talk to any member of staff if they have any worries or concerns. One parent echoed the views of many, when they stated: 'We feel that Metheringham Primary School is a warm and welcoming school that supports all its pupils in all areas of the curriculum.' Leaders have worked hard to ensure that there is effective pastoral support in the school. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils. Behaviour around the school is calm and pupils feel that bullying rarely happens. If it does happen, teachers and leaders deal with any incidents quickly and effectively. Pupils have the opportunity to take on leadership roles, including being on the school council and being green ambassadors for the school. These opportunities increase pupils' confidence, and they are proud to fulfil their roles.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment effectively enough to identify the gaps in pupils' knowledge. These gaps are not filled. Leaders must ensure that assessment is used to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge consistently well.
- Some teachers do not have the skills and knowledge they need to deliver aspects of the new curriculum. This means that they do not develop pupils' learning in some subjects. As a result, some pupils do not learn the curriculum as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all teachers have the knowledge and skills they need to enable them to deliver all subjects effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
260 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near The Metheringham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Nocton Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Digby the Tedder Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanne Duggin
- Phone
- 01526320039
- Address
- Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3BX
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120382
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.