Woodlands Infant and Nursery School
Whitethorn Grove, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodlands Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2019, report published 16 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Woodlands Infant and Nursery School's ambition is that all pupils will, 'dream big'. The school works with determination to prepare pupils to become confident and well-rounded future citizens of their own communities and the world beyond. Pupils have opportunities to learn about possible careers. Fire-fighters, paramedics, a zoologist and scientist visit the school to talk about their jobs. The school balances high expectations for pupils' academic achievements with a warm and nurturing approach. These expectations are spelled out for pupils through the values the school has identified: respect, collaboration, nurture, creativity, resilience and aspiration. Pupils live up to these expectations and achieve well. Right from the nursery class, children behave well and work and play together cooperatively. They learn the school's routines and respond promptly to their teachers' requests and instructions. Across the school pupils take their learning seriously and help each other to do their best. They enjoy coming to school and are happy to be there each day. Pupils understand the value of kindness. They appreciate that the adults in school keep them safe. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Pupils welcome new starters to the school. In no time at all everyone feels part of this cheerful and friendly school community.
What the school should improve
- On occasion some pupils are not expected to use and apply their mathematical knowledge sufficiently well. Some pupils do not routinely complete the reasoning and problem-solving aspect of the lesson that most other pupils complete. This limits their ability to deepen their learning in this subject. The school should ensure that all pupils consistently, fully develop their skills to solve mathematical problems.
- There are limited opportunities for pupils to develop their interests beyond the curriculum. Pupils are not provided with a wide range of extra-curricular activities that may help them to identify their potential skills and talents. The school should ensure that pupils have the chance to try out new experiences that will engender their personal interests to support the school's vision that all pupils will, 'Take off and fly!'
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 252
Schools near Woodlands Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Lancaster School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Leslie Manser Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Joanne Bingwa
- Phone
- 01522683557
- Address
- Whitethorn Grove, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PF
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120436
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.