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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 137201

Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

Academy converter · Lincoln · LN4 1RQ

Ages 4–11 · 209 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

66%

Overall absence

4.0%

Admissions demand

1.07 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)66%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.2%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
208

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.07 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

32

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
69
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

209 pupils · 226 places

Pupils on roll
209
Boys / girls
113 / 96
School capacity
226
Capacity fill
209 / 226 (92%)
Free school meals
12%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Academy trust
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Sponsor
The Priory Federation of Academies
Headteacher
Miss Donna Woosey

Location

Address
Mill Lane, Heighington
Postcode
LN4 1RQ
Town
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
North Kesteven
Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 209 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 12%.

Open schools in Lincoln
108
Primary schools in Lincoln
76
Academies among open schools in Lincoln
44% (47)
Open schools in LN4
20
Primary in LN4
18
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Primary in Lincolnshire LA
280

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LincolnNear LN4

  • Washingborough Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lincoln · LN4 1BW · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM19.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Branston Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lincoln · LN4 1LH · Lincolnshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM20.7%

    1.4 miles away

  • Cherry Willingham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lincoln · LN3 4BD · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM21.7%
    • Demand0.96

    1.6 miles away

  • Lincoln Carlton Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Lincoln · LN2 4AG · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM14.7%
    • Demand1.18

    2.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Donna Woosey
Telephone
01522872625
Website
https://www.heighingtonmillfield.co.uk/

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