Is Sutton St James Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 20th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sutton St James Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Sutton St James Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sutton St James Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Sutton St James Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sutton St James Community Primary School

Bells Drove, Sutton St James, Spalding, PE12 0JG

Local ranking20th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 92.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 130
Boys: 74 (53%)
Girls: 66 (47%)
Capacity: 140 (100% full)
SEND: 23.1%
FSM Eligible: 27.7%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.4%
SEN Support: 17.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,667/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.5%
White Other: 3.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Asian Other: 0.8%

91.5%

White British

3.1%

White Other

3.1%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01945440209

claire.willows@sutton-st-james.lincs.sch.uk

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Bells Drove

Spalding, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120420
UKPRN: 10078636
Establishment No.: 2104

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