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Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy is a mainstream primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire, for children aged 2 to 7. In January 2026, 57 of its 204 pupils (27.9%) were getting SEN support and 11 (5.4%) had an EHC plan.

  • Ages 2–7
  • 204 pupils
  • Ofsted: Good

Special educational needs here

From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.

27.9% get SEN support

57 of 204 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.

  • This school27.9%
  • England15.4%
  • Lincolnshire15%

Higher than the England average.

5.4% have an EHC plan

11 of 204 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.

  • This school5.4%
  • England4.1%
  • Lincolnshire4.6%

Higher than the England average.

Most common needs

  • Speech, language and communication34
  • Moderate learning difficulty6

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
2 to 7
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
204 (places for 348)
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Lawton (Executive Head Teacher)
Part of
Wellspring Academy Trust
Free school meals
54.4% of pupils eligible
Council
Lincolnshire
School reference (URN)
146505

How SEN support works

4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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, June 2023

Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.

  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesGood
  • Personal developmentGood
  • Leadership and managementGood
  • Early yearsOutstanding
  • SafeguardingEffective

Contact and getting there

Lacey Gardens, LOUTH, LN11 8DQ

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy

How many pupils at Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy have special educational needs?

In the January 2026 school census, 57 of the 204 pupils (27.9%) were getting SEN support and 11 (5.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.

What are the most common needs at Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy?

Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (34 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (6 pupils).

Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Eastfield Infants and Nursery 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 Eastfield Infants and Nursery 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 Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy?

You can ask for Eastfield Infants and Nursery 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 Eastfield Infants and Nursery 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 Waltham Gateway Academy, about 11 miles away.

Where is Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy?

Lacey Gardens, LOUTH, LN11 8DQ, in Lincolnshire.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.

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