What ages does Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy teach?

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Lincoln.

Who is the headteacher of Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is Mrs Emma Jefferson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy?

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has 358 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.

Is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy full?

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has capacity for 418 pupils and 358 on roll (86%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy a faith school?

No. Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has no designated religious character.

Does Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy have a nursery?

No. The schools register records Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy as having no nursery classes.

Is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

How have Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's results changed over recent years?

Its share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths was 63% in 2022/23 and 47% in 2024/25. The year-by-year figures, alongside local and national averages, are charted in the trends section on this page.

What is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's absence rate?

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 5% in the latest published census, at or below the England average of 6.2%.

What are Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy

Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2LD

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferson
Sponsor: The Priory Federation of Academies
Constituency: Lincoln
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 418
Pupils on roll: 358
URN: 137794
Local authority: Lincolnshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01522530954

About this school

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is a primary academy in Lincoln. It teaches children aged 4 to 11 and has 358 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 20 June 2023 · report published 17 September 2023

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2022/23	2023/24	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	59	51	60
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	63%	55%	47%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	2%	2%	3%
Expected standard in reading	71%	76%	77%
Expected standard in maths	76%	76%	60%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	76%	80%	80%
Average scaled score in reading	106.0	104.0	105.0
Average scaled score in maths	104.0	104.0	103.0
Reading progress	+0.30	-	-
Writing progress	-1.70	-	-
Maths progress	-0.90	-	-

Progress measures ended nationally after the 2022/23 school year, when the key stage 1 assessments they were based on were stopped. Blank progress figures in later years are not missing school data.

Trends over time

How Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Key stage 2: reading, writing and maths expected standard

Year	This school	Lincolnshire average	England average
2022/23	63%	54%	57.9%
2023/24	55%	54.6%	58.8%
2024/25	47%	56.7%	60.3%

Department for Education KS2 performance data, published school results.

Overall absence rate

Year	This school	England average
2022/23	5.1%	6.8%
2023/24	5.5%	6.6%
2024/25	5%	6.2%

Department for Education pupil absence data.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	378
2023/24	372
2024/25	367

School census, spring count each academic year.

How Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy compares

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy ranked 197th of 246 primary schools in Lincolnshire for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 18% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 59% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	47%	5%	15.3%	358	—
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School	—	5.7%	27.4%	85	0.9 miles
The Meadows Primary School	65%	6%	25.9%	342	1.0 miles
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy	45%	4.7%	19.8%	278	1.2 miles
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School	56%	4.4%	29.2%	270	1.3 miles
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School	—	4.9%	21%	148	1.3 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 15.26%
English as an additional language: 5.7%
Overall absence: 5%
Persistent absence: 10.42%

Location

Nearby schools

Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Lincoln

0.9 miles
The Meadows Primary School
Primary · Lincoln

1.0 miles
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
Primary · Lincoln

1.2 miles
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Primary · Lincoln

1.3 miles
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
Primary · Lincoln

1.3 miles

Other schools in Lincoln

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy ranks 54th of the 63 ranked primary schools in Lincoln.

Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School Primary
Bassingham Primary School Primary
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Primary
Branston Church of England Infant Academy Primary
Branston Junior Academy Primary
Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School Primary
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy Primary
Coleby Church of England Primary Academy Primary
Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary
Digby Church of England School Primary
Digby the Tedder Primary School Primary
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy teach?: Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Lincoln.
Who is the headteacher of Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy?: The headteacher of Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is Mrs Emma Jefferson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy?: Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has 358 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.
Is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy full?: Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has capacity for 418 pupils and 358 on roll (86%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy a faith school?: No. Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy has no designated religious character.
Does Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy have a nursery?: No. The schools register records Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy as having no nursery classes.
Is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
How have Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's results changed over recent years?: Its share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths was 63% in 2022/23 and 47% in 2024/25. The year-by-year figures, alongside local and national averages, are charted in the trends section on this page.
How does Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy compare with other schools in Lincolnshire?: Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy ranked 197th of 246 primary schools in Lincolnshire for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 18% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 59% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's absence rate?: Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 5% in the latest published census, at or below the England average of 6.2%.
What are Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 1 July 2026.