School results: Find out how primary schools in Lincoln and Lincolnshire performed in the latest league tables.
League tables detailing how primary schools in Lincolnshire have performed over the last 12 months have revealed a decidedly mixed picture across the county.
Department for Education data has shown that 79% of Year 6 students in the county achieved at least grades of level 4 in their reading, writing and maths tests.
The rate is below the national average of 80% but level with the East Midlands average of 79%, and higher than in cities such as Nottingham, Derby and Leicester.
Overall, Lincolnshire is ranked 107th out of 152 local authorities in the national league table.
In Lincoln and the surrounding areas, many schools have far exceeded the national average while others have fallen short of the government’s minimum expectations.
Again girls (80%) outperformed boys (77%) in the county, but the gap has closed year-on-year since 2012.
Some schools in the Lincoln area saw 100% of their pupils achieve level 4 or above in reading, writing and maths.
These were:
While most schools in Lincoln reached the government benchmark or floor level of 65% pupils achieving level 4 or above in reading, writing and maths, some fell short of the target.
Primary schools failing to meet this level are considered by the Department for Education to be under-performing and are at risk of being turned into an academy, or taken over by a different sponsor or trust if they already have academy status.
Vicky Cook, headteacher at Welbourn C of E Primary School, said: “As with many of these league tables our performance needs to be taken into context. We are a small school and every child carries a significant percentage – for us last year this was over 8% a child.
“One child was absent for SATs week which means that they are not included in our figure- if that child had sat the tests the school’s combined reading, writing and maths percentage would have risen to 66.8% which is above floor and we would therefore not be featured in this report.
“While we are always looking to improve in areas necessary, it’s important to note the real situation behind some of these figures which can sometimes paint a false picture. We are confident of continual improvement and development for the benefit of our children.
“Looking further behind the figures, our school was above the national and local average for data at Foundation Stage – 88% of pupils achieved a Good Level of Development by the end of 2015 which is above the national average of 61%.
“Similarly, 89% of pupils passed the phonics test which is above the national average of 77%, while at Key Stage One we were broadly in line or above the national data. We have a lot of excellent practice to build on.”
Three of the five schools with 100% of its pupils achieving level 4 or above also ensured that all their children were making the expected progress in reading, writing and maths.
Dunston St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, Eagle Community Primary School and Washingborough Academy were listed as schools where all pupils attained the grades expected of them at the start of the academic year.
Other schools where all pupils were making the progress expected were:
Number of other schools, including some under the 65% floor level, saw 100% of pupils attaining grades required in at least one of the subjects.
Patricia Bradwell, Executive Councillor for Children’s Services at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Whilst we are pleased with the progress that’s been made, we are ambitious and want all our schools to be performing at the highest level for their pupils.
“We know how hard our children, young people, staff and governors work, and the support that is given by parents and carers. We want to make sure that all our children and young people in every area of the county have the best possible opportunities to learn.”
Schools Minister Nick Gibb said: “As part of this government’s commitment to extending opportunity for all, it is essential that every child leaves primary school having mastered the basics in reading, writing and maths – thanks to our education reforms thousands more pupils each year are reaching those standards.”
Also recap how schools in Lincoln were ranked for their GCSE results.
A dramatic video shows a car engulfed in flames in the car park at Lincoln County Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
An on-call crew from Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue attended the scene on Greetwell Road shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, April 13.
The crew used one hose reel to extinguish the fire and fortunately no casualties were reported.
The car is probably a write-off. | Photo: The Lincolnite
Dramatic pictures from the scene show the severe damage that was caused to the front of the car.
Fall in county infections but a Boston spike
There have been 50 new coronavirus cases and three COVID-related deaths in Greater Lincolnshire on Tuesday — compared to 58 cases and no deaths this time last week.
The government’s COVID-19 dashboard recorded 26 new cases in Lincolnshire, 19 in North Lincolnshire and five in North East Lincolnshire.
On Tuesday, three deaths were registered in Lincolnshire, none in North East Lincolnshire and -1 in North Lincolnshire. Fluctuations in data are usually due to some deaths in those areas being reallocated to other regions across the UK or a miscount. These figures include deaths both in and out of hospitals, as well as residents in hospitals outside the county.
NHS England has reported two new local hospital deaths at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust hospitals.
On Tuesday, national cases increased by 2,472 to 4,375,814, while deaths rose by 23 to 127,123.
In local news, people aged over 45 can now book their COVID vaccinations on the NHS website after the government reached its target of offering a first dose to the nine most vulnerable groups.
There were recently some technical difficulties for people accessing the NHS website, but vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said the issues have been fixed – book a vaccine online here and find out if you are eligible.
Over the weekend, Greater Lincolnshire’s infection rate has fallen, with a spike in Boston only.
Similarly, the England average has also seen a drop in infections, but still remains nearly half Greater Lincolnshire’s rates.
Lincoln has dropped by more than half over the weekend and now has one of the smallest rates in the UK, with just 9.1 per 100,000 of the population infected with COVID-19.
Here’s Greater Lincolnshire’s COVID-19 infection rates up to April 12:
Greater Lincolnshire’s infection rates from Apr 5 to Apr 12. | Data: Gov UK / Table: James Mayer for The Lincolnite
In national news, Boris Johnson has warned that the reduction in coronavirus infections, hospitalisations and deaths “has not been achieved” by the rollout of COVID vaccines.
The prime minister, speaking the day after the latest easing of lockdown restrictions, instead said it was the national shutdown that had been “overwhelmingly important” in driving down COVID rates.
England is giving out its first doses of the Moderna jab, the third COVID-19 vaccine in the nation’s rollout.
It will be available at 21 sites, included the Madejski Stadium in Reading and the Sheffield Arena.
Along with the Pfizer jab, it offers an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for under-30s, after concerns about a possible link to very rare blood clots.
Greater Lincolnshire includes Lincolnshire and the unitary authorities of North and North East (Northern) Lincolnshire.
58,772 cases (up 50)
2,184 deaths (up three)
of which 1,302 hospital deaths (up two)
4,375,814 UK cases, 127,123 deaths
There will be another Kill The Bill protest in Lincoln next week, rallying against a new government bill that diminishes protesting rights.
Protests have been rife across the country since the government’s proposed Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was first discussed, with scenes turning violent in Bristol.
Over two hundred people peacefully took part in the city’s first march at Speakers’ Corner on April 3, including Extinction Rebellion activists and Socialist and Labour supporters.
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Now, after a post started doing the rounds on social media, another protest has apparently been scheduled for 2pm on Monday, April 17 at the same location on Lincoln High Street, as part of a national day of action.
A poster promoting a second event has been shared across social media platforms.
Protests are lawful once again after the government eased lockdown restrictions on March 29, but organisers are required to submit a risk assessment prior to any event.
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Organisers of the last protest were in close communication with police to make the event safe, and The Lincolnite has asked Lincolnshire Police if they have been made aware of another protest, but are yet to receive a reply.
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