Deeping St Nicholas Primary School
Primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Report card, Jul 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 14 July 2026, report published 20 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 3.5 milesSouth View Community Primary School
Good (Nov 2023)
- 3.9 milesThe Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Feb 2025)
- 4.5 milesDeeping St James Community Primary School
School remains Good (Jun 2023)
- 4.8 milesLinchfield Academy
Good (Jul 2023)
- 4.8 milesThe Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
School remains Good (Apr 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.