Horncastle Community Primary School, based in Horncastle, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Horncastle Community Primary School currently has around 470 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 25.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5EH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steve Bladon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 120507 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 470 |
| Number of Boys: | 238 |
| Number of Girls: | 232 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horncastle Community Primary School Bowl Alley Lane , LN9 5EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horncastle Primary School Bowl Alley Lane , LN9 5EH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle West Street , LN9 5AD | - not rated | 915 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle West Street , LN9 5AD | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Banovallum School, Horncastle Boston Road , LN9 6DA | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Banovallum School Boston Road , LN9 6DA | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horncastle St Lawrence School Bowl Alley Lane , LN9 5EJ | - not rated | 145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence School Bowl Alley Lane , LN9 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horncastle College Mareham Road , LN9 6BW | - not rated | 774 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.