The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Address: Church Lane, Kirkby-la-Thorpe
Town/City: Sleaford
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: NG34 9NU
Telephone Number: 01529 302595
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Kirkby La Thorpe Church Of England Primary Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Early
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 106 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140445
DfE Number: 925/3036
UKPRN: 10044287
UPRN: 10006505514
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North Kesteven (E07000139)
Constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham (E14001476)
Electoral Ward: Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme (E05014437)
Diocese: CE21(Diocese of Lincoln)

Easting & Northing: 509939E, 345992N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 0' 2.19" N 0° 21' 47.14" W
Plus Code: 9C5X2J2P+6Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. William Alvey School (2.8km)
  2. Church Lane Primary School & Nursery (3.1km)
  3. Willow School (3.2km)
  4. Carre's Grammar School (3.2km)
  5. Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy (3.2km)
  6. Holton Sleaford Independent School (3.3km)
  7. St George's Academy (3.4km)
  8. Sleaford Joint Sixth Form (3.4km)
  9. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (3.8km)
  10. St Botolph's C of E Primary School (4.3km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Amanda Cooke - Member. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Philip Drayton - Trustee. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • Mr Philip Drayton - Trustee. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Early - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Clare Early - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2024.
  • Mrs Laurie Gough - Trustee. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 January 2030.
  • Ms Leanne Holmes - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Jackson - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 29 October 2025. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Kirsty James - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Mrs Kirsty James - Trustee. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Parker - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Parker - Member. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Appointed by academy members).
  • June Richardson - Member. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mr Philip Sharpe - Member. Appointed on 1 December 2013.
  • Mrs Victoria Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Smith - Member. Appointed on 8 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Paul Staples - Trustee. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 8 January 2030.
  • Mr David Sykes - Trustee. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 May 2026.