Waddingham Primary School
The Green, Waddingham, Gainsborough, DN21 4SXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Waddingham Primary School is a primary school in Gainsborough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Gainsborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2012, report published 30 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 May 2022
Pupils 'thrive, flourish and believe' at this small and friendly school. Pupils report that they enjoy school. They say that they are happy and feel safe here. Incidents of bullying and low-level disruption are extremely rare. Pupils behave very well in classes and on the well- resourced playground and spacious field. Pupils say that adults are good at sorting out any disagreements. They use 'worry monsters' to share, and to help solve, their concerns with adults. Staff know pupils and their families very well. Leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are enthusiastic learners. They work hard. There are opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. These include art, music and different sports clubs. The daily mile encourages pupils to keep fit. Lessons on mindfulness help pupils understand their feelings and emotions. Pupils enjoy these opportunities and say that they are useful. Parents are overwhelmingly positive and supportive of the school. One typical comment is, 'All of the staff are willing to go above and beyond for the children. My child has excelled here.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum content that leaders want pupils to learn and when is not as precise as it could be. This means that pupils can not always build on what they have previously learned. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum content in all subjects is planned and sequenced in enough detail so that all pupils achieve well.
- In a small number of subjects, the arrangements for assessing pupils' progress are not as robust as they could be. Teachers are not always aware of how well pupils are progressing through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that assessment procedures are rigorous, yet not too burdensome on staff so that teachers accurately know how well pupils are progressing through the different subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Waddingham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Willoughton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hibaldstow Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hemswell Cliff Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 17% met the expected standard |
| Kelsey Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jenna Richards
- Phone
- 01673818239
- Address
- The Green, Waddingham, Gainsborough, DN21 4SX
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120485
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.