Schools in Sleaford
There are 21 schools in Sleaford on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Lincolnshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Sleaford (16)
- Billingborough Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 0NX
- Brown's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 0PL
- Church Lane Primary School & NurseryCommunity school · NG34 7DF
- Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)Foundation school · NG34 8HH
- Heckington St Andrew's Church of England SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NG34 9RX
- Helpringham Primary AcademyAcademy converter · NG34 0RD
- Osbournby Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 0DG
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · NG34 7AT
- Rauceby Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 8QW
- Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · NG34 9DL
- St Botolph's C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NG34 7FE
- The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 9NU
- The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NG34 8JS
- The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, PointonVoluntary aided school · NG34 0NA
- William Alvey SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 7EA
- Winchelsea Primary School RuskingtonCommunity school · NG34 9BY
Secondary schools in Sleaford (3)
- Carre's Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · NG34 7DD
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademyAcademy converter · NG34 7RS
- St George's AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NG34 7PP
Other phases in Sleaford (2)
- Sleaford Joint Sixth FormSixth form centres · NG34 7PS
- Willow SchoolOther independent special school · NG34 7RU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sleaford?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 21 open schools with a Sleaford address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Sleaford guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Sleaford?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.