The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Main Road, Potterhanworth, Lincoln, LN4 2DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 47th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2012, report published 8 November 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths60%

60%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

113 pupils on roll, with places for 117

Eligible for free school meals8.8%

8.8%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.7%

9.7%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Nocton Community Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	30% met the expected standard
Branston Junior Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Branston Church of England Infant Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Ben Kennedy
Phone: 01522791031
Website: potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Main Road, Potterhanworth, Lincoln, LN4 2DT
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 120534

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.