Is The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 116th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE 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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The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School

Q: What are The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

School Lane, Butterwick, Boston, PE22 0HU

Local ranking116th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

5-11

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 48

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 264
Boys: 135 (54%)
Girls: 113 (46%)
Capacity: 315 (79% full)
SEND: 15.5%
FSM Eligible: 25.4%
EAL: 3.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 10.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,676/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.9%
White Other: 4.5%
Black African: 0.8%
White Irish: 0.4%
Mixed Other: 0.4%

93.9%

White British

4.5%

White Other

0.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01205760256

enquiries@butterwick.lincs.sch.uk

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School Lane

Boston, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120683
UKPRN: 10073410
Establishment No.: 5216

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