What did Ofsted judge The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?

The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford has 98 pupils on roll.

What are The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 90% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford take?

The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford located?

The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is located in Horncastle, LN9 6QQ, Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?

The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?

When The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. In the case of infant and junior schools, the associated school will be considered as 'attending the school' for the purposes of this category; 3. Children for whom this school is the nearest school to their home address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 99% of pupils at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. In the case of infant and junior schools, the associated school will be considered as 'attending the school' for the purposes of this category.
3Children for whom this school is the nearest school to their home address.
4Distance of the home address to the school. Places will be allocated to those living nearest the school first.

Admission authority: Local authority. School category: Community.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.