The Stanford's

The school was formerly a charity school but is now controlled and maintained by N.E. Lincs. Council. It retains the name "Stanford" in its title in recognition of the Stanford Trust, which founded the school in 1730.

Phillip and Sarah Stanford's three children died in infancy so they left land and money to start a school in Laceby. It is thought they both died before the first school was built in 1730.

The Stanford Trust is still active, providing additional educational facilities at this school and at the nearby Stanford Centre for residents of the village. The most recent project is a contribution of £3,200 towards a complete regeneration of the Wild Area to turn it into an outdoor classroom and funding towards a Tyre Play system for children’s activity.

The school also participates in the Stanford Day Service, which is held at the village church of St. Margaret's each year on Ascension Day.

For a fuller history of the Stanfords and the Stanford Trust, please read The Stanford Legacy by Pat Anderson.