Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Small Drove Weston Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6HU |
| Phone | 01406370333 |
| Reference Number | 140988 |
Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School has maintained the good standards identified in its previous inspection, with a focus on ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their starting point, achieve well. The nurturing environment fosters excellent behaviour and respectful relationships, while the curriculum is broad and ambitious, allowing pupils to build on their knowledge effectively. The school's executive headteacher and the support of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust play significant roles in maintaining these standards and ensuring the community's needs are met. Pupils display a positive attitude towards their education, with an emphasis on personal development and extracurricular activities which help to raise their confidence. While reading is prioritized and methods implemented are effective, improvements in assessment checks could ensure that gaps in knowledge are quickly addressed. Overall, the school performs well with room for enhancements in understanding prior learning, enabling pupils to progress more seamlessly in their studies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.85%
Girls: 48.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 63% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 14.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well from their starting points.
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Impressive reading strategy helping pupils to become fluent readers.
- Rich personal development program.
- Engagement in community charity work.
Areas for Improvement
- Checks on pupils' understanding are not always effective in identifying knowledge gaps.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 22 | 1 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
Broad Lane, Moulton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6PN |
0.96 miles |
|
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Queens Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2JQ |
2.21 miles |
|
Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6TS |
2.33 miles |
|
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Clay Lake, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2QG |
3.03 miles |
|
Surfleet Primary School
Station Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4DB |
3.13 miles |
|
Weston Hills CofE Primary School
Learning Lane, Weston Hills, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6DL |
3.24 miles |
|
Ayscoughfee Hall School
Welland Hall, Spalding, PE11 2TE |
3.27 miles |
|
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
Fennell Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3RP |
3.36 miles |
|
Spalding Primary Academy
Woolram Wygate, Spalding Primary Academy, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1PB |
3.37 miles |
|
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tollgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1NJ |
3.38 miles |
|
Wygate Park Academy
Witham Road, Spalding, PE11 3WT |
3.62 miles |
|
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JQ |
3.76 miles |
|
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Spalding Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7HG |
3.98 miles |
|
Monkshouse Primary Academy
Pennygate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LG |
3.99 miles |
|
Holbeach Primary Academy
Boston Road South, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7LZ |
4.04 miles |
|
Moulton Chapel Primary School
Eaugate Road, Moulton Chapel, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 0XJ |
4.24 miles |
|
Holbeach Bank Primary Academy
Roman Bank, Holbeach Bank, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8BX |
4.51 miles |
|
The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy
Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6AE |
4.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
Dorcette House, Little Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RU |
2.22 miles |
|
Tulip Academy
Neville Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EH |
2.53 miles |
|
Spalding Academy
Neville Avenue, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EJ |
2.6 miles |
|
Spalding High School
Stonegate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ |
2.87 miles |
|
Spalding Grammar School
Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH |
3.25 miles |
|
Three Chestnuts
Fen Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 8QD |
4 miles |
|
University Academy Holbeach
Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU |
4.23 miles |