Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, PE12 6TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whaplode Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Spalding for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 15th of 30 primary schools in Spalding. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2014, report published 10 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2022
Pupils are proud of their school. They speak highly of adults and know that they can get help when they need it. As one pupil said: 'Staff help us with everything. They are really supportive.' Pupils are proud of the roles they play in school, including pupil principals, librarians, ambassadors and play leaders. They enjoy the extra-curricular activities that are on offer, including the pupil-led chess club, calligraphy and cross-country. Pupils know that the school is fortunate to have a swimming pool. They appreciate the work of the swimming committee, which helps them to retain this resource. Pupils enjoy fundraising for this. Behaviour is positive. Pupils understand the behaviour policy. They relish the wide range of rewards that are available, including star of the week, golden tickets and the golden spatula at lunchtimes. Pupils understand the consequences of poor behaviour. Pupils describe the school as welcoming and inclusive. As one pupil said: 'It doesn't matter where you are from, the colour of your skin, your religion; everyone is perfect in their own way.' Pupils understand what bullying is, and the different forms that it can take. They say that it doesn't happen at their school.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for reading, beyond phonics, is not fully sequenced. This means that leaders cannot be certain that content is being delivered in the most effective order. Leaders should ensure that the reading curriculum is well planned and sequenced.
- Overall, the school's curriculum is well planned and sequenced. It sets out the most important things that pupils need to know and remember at each stage of their education. However, the curriculum is implemented inconsistently. Some lessons do not match closely enough to the intent of the curriculum. This means that pupils do not learn and remember the curriculum as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all lessons closely match the intent of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Whaplode Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Holbeach Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holbeach Bank Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Abbie Muir
- Phone
- 01406370447
- Address
- Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, PE12 6TS
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 144119
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.