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OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 140445

The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Sleaford · NG34 9NU

Ages 3–11 · 106 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-04

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)67%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.7%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
103

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

106 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
106
Boys / girls
55 / 51
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
106 / 105 (101%)
Free school meals
19.8%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Lincoln
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: KIRKBY LA THORPE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
Academy trust
KIRKBY LA THORPE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Early

Location

Address
Church Lane, Kirkby-la-Thorpe
Postcode
NG34 9NU
Town
Sleaford
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
North Kesteven
Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 3–11, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, 106 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 19.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Lincoln.

Open schools in Sleaford
21
Primary schools in Sleaford
16
Academies among open schools in Sleaford
57% (12)
Open schools in NG34
23
Primary in NG34
16
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 SleafordNear NG34

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Clare Early
Telephone
01529302595
Website
www.kltprimary.co.uk

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