Schools in Sleaford
21 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carre's Grammar School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St George's Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Foundation school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Helpringham Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rauceby Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| William Alvey School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Osbournby Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Billingborough Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Sixth form centres | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Willow School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–14 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.