Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Grantham, NG32 2NB · Lincolnshire · primary school
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129th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club, alongside sports including badminton, curling, Parkour, hula-hooping, skateboarding, and hockey.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 57.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Overview
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes a "welcoming, inclusive school where everyone is respected and valued," with pupils who are happy, attend well, and behave very well. Leaders have developed a curriculum that matches national requirements, though some areas require further development to ensure consistent learning outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, know adults care about them, and incidents of bullying are "rare" and dealt with quickly.
- Staff teach phonics and early reading well using a "structured and systematic approach," enabling pupils to become fluent readers.
- The mathematics curriculum is "logically ordered and coherently planned," allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "learn and achieve well alongside their peers" due to effective curriculum adaptations.
- Staff feel valued, and leaders make efforts to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment information consistently to identify and address gaps in knowledge and misconceptions.
- Leaders need to provide pupils with sufficient opportunities to learn about diversity and equality to better prepare them for "life in modern Britain."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a strong culture where staff are well-trained, swift to act on concerns, and work closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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