The South Hykeham Community Primary School
Wath Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The South Hykeham Community Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 20th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2013, report published 18 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 November 2023
This is a school where pupils love to come and learn. Most attend well. Staff have high expectations of how pupils should conduct themselves and what pupils can achieve. In class, pupils behave well, listen and concentrate. They are enthusiastic about learning and engage fully. Parents and carers speak of the school with high regard. They value the school's supportive ethos. Typical comments include, 'The school is a wonderful nurturing environment. The teachers really care about the children and help them be the best they can be.' Pupils say the school is a safe place to be. They enjoy playtimes with their friends. They know that if there are incidents of bullying, staff will deal with them. Pupils who sometimes struggle are supported well by staff. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and positive. Pupils enjoy taking part in some wider opportunities. Junior road safety officers lead assemblies to teach others how to keep themselves safe near roads. Pupils attend a range of extra-curricular clubs, including gardening and netball. However, since the pandemic, there are fewer opportunities for pupils to enjoy educational experiences that enrich the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In many subjects, the curriculum is quite new. It is not yet clear how well some of the planned activities enhance the curriculum and support pupils learning. Occasionally, pupils struggle to recall key concepts they have learned previously. The school must make sure that the curriculum includes a range of meaningful experiences that help all pupils remember what they have learned.
- Pupils are tolerant of others' views and opinions. However, their knowledge of different faiths and religions is not well developed. The school should ensure that pupils learn about a range of different faiths and religions so that they are prepared well for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
130 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near The South Hykeham Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Fosse Way Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Ling Moor Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% 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
- Miss Lucy Bowden
- Phone
- 01522681919
- Address
- Wath Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9PG
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120388
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.