Best 3 Primary schools in Sleaford – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Church Lane Primary School & Nursery (Primary) in Sleaford; Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) (Primary) in Sleaford; Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School (Primary) in Sleaford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Church Lane Primary School & Nursery, Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School. They are primary phase and community school, foundation school and voluntary controlled school type located around Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Church Lane Primary School & Nursery), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 2 (Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all under Lincolnshire local authority.

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Attribute	Church Lane Primary School & Nursery NG34 7DF	Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) NG34 8HH	Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School NG34 9RX
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7DF	Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8HH	Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9RX
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Nov 2014	2 25 Jun 2024	2 25 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.churchlaneprimary.org.uk	www.cranwell.lincs.sch.uk	www.heckington.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone	01529302696	01400659001	01529460633
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Church Lane Primary School & Nursery

NG34 7DF

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7DF
Ofsted: 1 10 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.churchlaneprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01529302696

Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)

NG34 8HH

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8HH
Ofsted: 2 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.cranwell.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01400659001

Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School

NG34 9RX

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9RX
Ofsted: 2 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.heckington.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01529460633

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.