The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | All Saints Lane Nettleham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2NT |
| Reference Number | 138639 |
The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, rated as Good across all domains in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school's ethos is kind and respectful, fostering positive relationships among pupils and staff. Attendance is strong, with pupils enjoying a well-structured curriculum that helps them achieve particularly in phonics. However, areas for improvement remain, particularly in monitoring certain subjects, which could enhance how well curriculum goals are met, and in further developing the nursery environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 200 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.5%
Girls: 46.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| 2 | 41 | 19 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| Unclassified | 4% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Nettleham Infant School | |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Kind and respectful ethos fostering positive relationships
- Pupils achieve well, particularly in phonics
- Committed and passionate staff with high expectations
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Pupils enjoy a range of extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupil retention of key knowledge across some subjects
- Ineffective monitoring of some subjects by leaders
- Underdeveloped nursery environment to support learning
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Mill Hill, Nettleham, Nettleham Church of England Aided J, Nettleham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2PE |
0.2 miles |
|
Lincoln Carlton Academy
Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4AG |
1.72 miles |
|
Ermine Primary Academy
Redbourne Drive, Lincoln, LN2 2HG |
1.85 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2HE |
1.89 miles |
|
St Giles Academy
Addison Drive, St Giles Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4LQ |
1.89 miles |
|
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
Addison Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4LQ |
1.91 miles |
|
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School
Sudbrooke Road, Scothern, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2UZ |
2.06 miles |
|
Reepham Church of England Primary School
High Street, Reepham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4DP |
2.22 miles |
|
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy
Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4BD |
2.45 miles |
|
The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy
Greetwellgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4AW |
2.68 miles |
|
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Ryland Road, Dunholme, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3NE |
2.71 miles |
|
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5PF |
2.77 miles |
|
Mount Street Academy
Mount Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3JG |
2.78 miles |
|
Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
School Drive, Welton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3LA |
2.79 miles |
|
Westgate Academy
Westgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3BQ |
2.9 miles |
|
Pollyplatt Primary Academy
School Lane, RAF Scampton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2TP |
3.04 miles |
|
Washingborough Academy
School Lane, Washingborough, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1BW |
3.12 miles |
|
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Hampton Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1LW |
3.22 miles |
|
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
West Parade, West Parade, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1QS |
3.43 miles |
|
Fiskerton Church of England Primary School
Ferry Road, Fiskerton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4HU |
3.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Priory Pembroke Academy
Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4JP |
1.96 miles |
|
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Wragby Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4PN |
2.23 miles |
|
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3TJ |
2.35 miles |
|
Lincoln Castle Academy
Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP |
2.38 miles |
|
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3JB |
2.44 miles |
|
Lincoln Minster School
Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln, LN2 5RW |
2.76 miles |
|
Lincoln UTC
Lindum Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PF |
2.94 miles |
|
Lincoln College
Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5HQ |
2.97 miles |
|
Lincolnshire Secure Unit
Care of: Lincolnshire County Council, Lincoln, LN1 1YL |
3.3 miles |
|
Athena School
South Park, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8EL |
3.87 miles |
|
The Priory Academy LSST
Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8PW |
4.61 miles |
|
Branston Community Academy
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LH |
4.78 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Western Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7SX |
4.83 miles |
|
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0EP |
5 miles |