Waddingham Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

9 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

57 pupils on roll, with places for 105

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 support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: waddingham.lincs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.