Digby Church of England School
URN: 120519 • Lincoln LN4 3LZ
Overview
- Name
- Digby Church of England School
- URN
- 120519
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Winters (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01526320630
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Lincoln LN4 3LZ
Summary
Digby Church of England School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 56 pupils and a capacity for 105. The school is part of the Spires Federation, which aims to provide an aspirational education that encourages children to excel academically while developing socially, emotionally, and morally. The school promotes a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Digby Church of England School is designed to be broad and balanced, fostering a love for learning and encouraging pupils to explore the world around them. The school places a strong emphasis on values such as success, happiness, inspiration, and nurturing, aiming to create a harmonious atmosphere where both students and staff can thrive.
Community involvement is integral to the school’s ethos, with parents welcomed as partners in the educational process. The school encourages family participation in various activities, reinforcing the belief that a supportive community enhances the learning experience for all children.
The curriculum at Digby Church of England School is designed to be broad and balanced, fostering a love for learning and encouraging pupils to explore the world around them. The school places a strong emphasis on values such as success, happiness, inspiration, and nurturing, aiming to create a harmonious atmosphere where both students and staff can thrive.
Community involvement is integral to the school’s ethos, with parents welcomed as partners in the educational process. The school encourages family participation in various activities, reinforcing the belief that a supportive community enhances the learning experience for all children.
Useful links
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- Investigating whether all liquids are the same as part of our science in Gnomes this afternoon. We couldn't get the ketchup to move very far! (other)
- Today, the children enjoyed their new hammock and mulled apple juice warmed in the new kettle. Thank you again to Friends of School for making Forest School even better! (other)
- Forest School was really magical today (other)
- How beautiful is this for the birds of Digby! Gardening club used an award gift card from the RHS to purchase a bird table to place in our gardening wildlife area. We are looking forward to seeing new visitors in our garden! (other)
- Autumn printing with reception and a lovely bit of dodgeball which EVERYONE loves! #artsandcraftsday #pedays (other)
- Owl Class have had a great afternoon taking part in a live STEM session for World Space Week called 'Walking with Giants', learning a range of exciting facts about space and careers. (other)
- Owl Class are loving creating their own dragons that they can write a non-chronological report about. Such amazingly creative ideas flying around the classroom! (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Waddington All Saints Primary School (77.3)
- Ling Moor Primary Academy (76.1)
- Lincoln Carlton Academy (75.7)
- Witham St Hughs Academy (74.7)
- Mount Street Academy (72.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 56
- Boys
- 28
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 105 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 105 | 26.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 35 | 23 | 105 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 35 | 23 | 105 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 63 | 37 | 26 | 105 | 17.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 69 | 40 | 29 | 105 | 7.20 |
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