The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
Primary · Community school · Ages 4–11 · Horncastle, Lincolnshire
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is a primary school in Horncastle, Lincolnshire for ages 4–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 16 July 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- East Road, Tetford, Horncastle, LN9 6QQ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 98 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 15.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 16 July 2024
Strengths
- “‘We seek; we speak; I am unique’ is the motto that is embodied by all pupils at The Edward Richardson School.”
- “Pupils talk about the small and caring school community.”
- “One pupil said: ‘The school is like my second home and my friends are my second family.”
To improve
- “Some children do not develop their writing skills quickly enough.”
- “However, some older pupils do not share their younger peers’ love or enjoyment of reading.”
- “The school does not promote a love of reading to older pupils as well as it could.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 90% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 27 first-preference applications, 14 offers in total, 14 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- Scamblesby Church of England Primary School 4.3 mi Good
- Horncastle Primary School 5.3 mi Good
- Partney Church of England Aided Primary School 6.3 mi Not judged
- East Wold Church of England Primary School 6.5 mi Requires improvement
- Spilsby Primary School 6.7 mi Not judged
- Alford Primary School 7.7 mi Improved significantly
- The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern 7.7 mi School remains Good
- Kidgate Academy 7.7 mi Not judged