The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Mill Hill, Nettleham, Nettleham Church of England Aided J, Nettleham, LN2 2PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a primary school in Nettleham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 196th of 244 primary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 24 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this very welcoming and inclusive school. Leaders and staff consistently embody the school values. These include thankfulness, trust and friendship. Many staff and pupils talk about the value of koinonia. They describe the school as 'one big family'. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe here. The Year 6 'worry warriors' are available for younger pupils to share any problems or concerns with. Pupils behave well and follow sensible routines. Any rare cases of bullying are dealt with swiftly and fairly. Leaders and staff have high expectations. Consequently, pupils contribute well during lessons and work hard. Pupils enjoy the extensive grounds and the woodland and meadow areas in which to play and learn outdoors. There are various opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests in sport, music and, in particular, singing. Pupils benefit from many visitors and trips out. Many pupils describe a recent visit to Leicester as a particular highlight. Here, they visited a mosque and learned about other different faiths and cultures. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the staff. One comment, typical of many, was: 'My child is very happy here. They are thriving academically, socially and emotionally.'
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary that pupils should learn and when are not clear. Consequently, pupils do not progress through these subjects in a coherent way. Leaders should ensure that the knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn and when are precisely mapped out so that pupils successfully build from their Year 3 starting points.
- Teachers cannot check how well pupils are progressing through some foundation subjects. This is because the curriculum is not sufficiently mapped out in enough School 3 detail. Leaders should ensure that teachers can check what pupils have remembered, to help them check how well pupils are progressing. These checks should not be overburdensome.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
236 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Giles Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 41% met the expected standard |
| Ermine Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Gibbons
- Phone
- 01522750376
- Address
- Mill Hill, Nettleham, Nettleham Church of England Aided J, Nettleham, LN2 2PE
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120626
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.