Waddington Redwood Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 29 of its 278 pupils (10.4%) were getting SEN support and 16 (5.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 278 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
10.4% get SEN support
29 of 278 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
5.8% have an EHC plan
16 of 278 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia13
- Social, emotional and mental health10
- Speech, language and communication8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 278 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sian Milling
- Part of
- The Priory Federation of Academies
- Free school meals
- 20.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 146203
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2017; school remains Good (January 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, January 2023).
Contact and getting there
Redwood Drive, Brant Road, Lincoln, LN5 9BN
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Meadows Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- The Lincoln St Christopher's School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Hartsholme Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 2.3 miles
- Athena School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Primary · Ages 3–7 · SEN support 18.2%, EHC plans 2.7% 1.0 mile
- The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 23%, EHC plans 5.9% 1.0 mile
- Fosse Way Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.2%, EHC plans 2.4% 1.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
How many pupils at Waddington Redwood Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 29 of the 278 pupils (10.4%) were getting SEN support and 16 (5.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Waddington Redwood Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (13 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Waddington Redwood Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Waddington Redwood Primary Academy?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Waddington Redwood Primary Academy?
You can ask for Waddington Redwood Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Waddington Redwood Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Meadows Primary School, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is Waddington Redwood Primary Academy?
Redwood Drive, Brant Road, Lincoln, LN5 9BN, in Lincolnshire.
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