Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
Redwood Drive, Brant Road, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 53rd of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 July 2017, report published 7 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Both staff and pupils said that the school feels like a family. One pupil shared, 'My school is special because everyone respects each other, and the teachers are all kind.' Pupils are happy and feel proud of their school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that prepares all pupils well for life in modern Britain. Leaders plan trips, experiences and additional learning opportunities over the year. These include 'diversity day' and 'aspire week'. Classrooms provide a calm and purposeful environment for pupils. Staff have warm relationships with pupils. Pupils spoke about their learning with enthusiasm. Some pupils receive bespoke support to help them manage their own behaviour. Pupils do not feel that bullying happens at the school. They feel confident that, if it did happen, it would be dealt with seriously by leaders. At breaktime and lunchtime, pupils socialise and play happily and respectfully with their peers. There are a range of rewards available for pupils, including personal 'shout out' displays. Pupils enjoy taking on extra responsibilities. These include becoming an anti- bullying ambassador or road safety officer.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the important knowledge that children should know is not yet explicitly identified. As a result, teachers do not always know what knowledge to include in assessments. Leaders should ensure that, in all subject areas, curriculum end points are broken down, with important knowledge that informs assessments explicitly identified.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
278 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Fosse Way Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sian Milling
- Phone
- 01522721156
- Address
- Redwood Drive, Brant Road, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9BN
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 146203
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.