Cherry Willingham Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 29 of its 212 pupils (13.7%) were getting SEN support and 7 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 212 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
13.7% get SEN support
29 of 212 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.3% have an EHC plan
7 of 212 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty16
- Autism8
- Social, emotional and mental health6
- Speech, language and communication5
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
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 212 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Mrs G Curtis
- Part of
- The Priory Federation of Academies
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 146205
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, October 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4BD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Ermine Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
- The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.4 miles
- Athena School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.5 miles
- The Meadows Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 5.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Priory Pembroke Academy Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 23.9%, EHC plans 7.1% 0.7 miles
- Washingborough Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.6%, EHC plans 1.5% 1.0 mile
- Reepham Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10.3%, EHC plans 1.5% 1.1 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Cherry Willingham Primary Academy
How many pupils at Cherry Willingham Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 29 of the 212 pupils (13.7%) were getting SEN support and 7 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Cherry Willingham Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (16 pupils), autism (8 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Cherry Willingham 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 Cherry Willingham 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 Cherry Willingham Primary Academy?
You can ask for Cherry Willingham 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 Cherry Willingham 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 Ermine Primary Academy, about 2.8 miles away.
Where is Cherry Willingham Primary Academy?
Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4BD, in Lincolnshire.
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