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Where is The South Hykeham Community Primary School located?

The South Hykeham Community Primary School is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, LN6 9PG.

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The South Hykeham Community Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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The South Hykeham Community Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About The South Hykeham Community Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, The South Hykeham Community Primary School has 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 67 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.9%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected70%Attendance95.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is The South Hykeham Community Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 67 pupils
SEN support: 22% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 70% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 22% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 63/100

Good surroundings

Air quality62/100

Transport access10/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at The South Hykeham Community Primary School

At The South Hykeham Community Primary School, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

75% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at The South Hykeham Community Primary School

The South Hykeham Community Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at The South Hykeham Community Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at The South Hykeham Community Primary School is 22.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at The South Hykeham Community Primary School

The South Hykeham Community Primary School has 67 pupils on roll.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

22% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

The South Hykeham Community Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

The South Hykeham Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The South Hykeham Community Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The South Hykeham Community Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

The South Hykeham Community Primary School