Horncastle Primary School
URN: 148713 • Horncastle LN9 5EH
Overview
- Name
- Horncastle Primary School
- URN
- 148713
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Cook (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01507522662
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle LN9 5EH
Summary
Horncastle Primary School is a mixed academy located in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 430 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school prioritises the well-being and inclusion of all students, ensuring that each child feels safe, happy, and motivated to learn. The core values of Responsibility, Respect, and Resilience guide the school's ethos and are integrated into daily life and the curriculum.
The curriculum at Horncastle Primary is knowledge-rich, with a strong emphasis on reading, aiming to prepare students for future educational stages. The school fosters a supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop self-esteem and confidence, enabling them to achieve high academic standards. Additionally, the school promotes British values, including tolerance and mutual respect, and offers a range of cultural experiences in music, arts, and sports.
As part of the Wellspring Academy Trust since September 2021, Horncastle Primary is committed to serving its local community and enhancing the life chances of its pupils. The school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that allows every child to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Horncastle Primary is knowledge-rich, with a strong emphasis on reading, aiming to prepare students for future educational stages. The school fosters a supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop self-esteem and confidence, enabling them to achieve high academic standards. Additionally, the school promotes British values, including tolerance and mutual respect, and offers a range of cultural experiences in music, arts, and sports.
As part of the Wellspring Academy Trust since September 2021, Horncastle Primary is committed to serving its local community and enhancing the life chances of its pupils. The school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that allows every child to thrive both academically and personally.
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Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 430
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 214
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 430 | 216 | 214 | 630 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 223 | 211 | 630 | 36.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 454 | 236 | 218 | 630 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 454 | 236 | 218 | 630 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 630 |
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