The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
URN: 140185 • Skegness PE24 4DD
Overview
- Name
- The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
- URN
- 140185
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England/Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Page (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01754880371
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Magdalen Road, Skegness PE24 4DD
Summary
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is a mixed primary academy located in Skegness, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 176 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school operates under the Diocese of Lincoln and emphasizes a caring Christian community, guided by its vision inspired by William Waynflete and John Wesley. The ethos is centered on developing responsible and self-motivated individuals through strong relationships among staff, pupils, parents, and governors.
The curriculum at Magdalen School is designed to be both rigorous and inclusive, offering a variety of academic and practical learning opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of students. The school aims to foster independent and creative thinkers, ensuring that all pupils have the right to learn in a supportive environment free from disruption.
The school upholds ten core values—Compassion, Justice, Forgiveness, Peace, Friendship, Service, Hope, Thankfulness, Humility, and Trust—which guide the community in its daily interactions and learning experiences. This commitment to personal growth alongside academic achievement reflects the school’s dedication to nurturing the whole child.
The curriculum at Magdalen School is designed to be both rigorous and inclusive, offering a variety of academic and practical learning opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of students. The school aims to foster independent and creative thinkers, ensuring that all pupils have the right to learn in a supportive environment free from disruption.
The school upholds ten core values—Compassion, Justice, Forgiveness, Peace, Friendship, Service, Hope, Thankfulness, Humility, and Trust—which guide the community in its daily interactions and learning experiences. This commitment to personal growth alongside academic achievement reflects the school’s dedication to nurturing the whole child.
Useful links
- Concept4 (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School (60.3)
- The Skegness Seathorne Primary School (59.7)
- Beacon Primary Academy (55.1)
- Skegness Infant Academy (54.5)
- Seathorne Primary Academy (53.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 176
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 64.20
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 176 | 97 | 79 | 210 | 64.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 181 | 99 | 82 | 210 | 62.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 176 | 92 | 84 | 210 | 61.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 176 | 92 | 84 | 210 | 61.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 105 | 85 | 210 | 61.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 191 | 107 | 84 | 210 | 56.50 |
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