Horncastle Community Primary School

URN: 120507 • Horncastle LN9 5EH

Overview

Name
Horncastle Community Primary School
URN
120507
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
54.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Bladon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle LN9 5EH

Summary

Horncastle Community Primary School, located in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 470 pupils, with a capacity of 630. As a community school, it prioritises the well-being and inclusion of all students, ensuring that each child feels valued and motivated to learn. The school’s ethos is built around its core values of Responsibility, Respect, and Resilience, which guide daily interactions and the curriculum.

The school offers a knowledge-rich curriculum that emphasises a love of reading and prepares children for their future educational journeys. It aims to foster independent learners who can contribute positively to their community while developing self-esteem and confidence. Horncastle Primary also promotes British values, including tolerance and mutual respect, within a safe and supportive environment.

Since joining the Wellspring Academy Trust in September 2021, Horncastle Primary has become part of a broader network of schools, enhancing its resources and community engagement. The school is committed to providing a stimulating learning atmosphere, enriched by cultural experiences in music, arts, and sports, to help every child achieve their highest potential.

Key details

LA
Lincolnshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
470
Boys
238
Girls
232
FSM %
25.90
Open date
Close date
2021-08-31
Last Ofsted
2019-01-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lincolnshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 470 238 232 630 25.90
2024-09-11 470 238 232 630 25.90
2023-09-11 470 238 232 630 25.90
2022-09-11 470 238 232 630 25.90
2021-09-11 470 238 232 630 25.90
2020-09-11 491 244 247 560 19.80

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