Belton Lane Community Primary School
Grantham, NG31 9PP · Lincolnshire · primary school
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31st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 1,562 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belton Lane Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend music lessons and visit the Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln and Sherwood Pines.
Getting in
The published school roll is 303 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the music lessons?
What Ofsted said about Belton Lane Community Primary School
Overview
This is a happy school where pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and feel safe. The report states that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision are all ‘Good’. Pupils enjoy school, treat others with respect, and strive to meet high expectations.
Strengths
- Children get off to a ‘secure start’ in the early years, with staff developing language skills well through positive spoken interactions.
- There is a ‘strong reading culture’ with an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils develop fluency and confidence.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘ambitious’, with teachers modelling concepts clearly to help pupils build deep understanding.
- Pupils access ‘carefully planned wider opportunities’, including well-being days and leadership roles, which broaden their experiences.
- Staff are ‘happy and feel well supported’, with leaders being considerate of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Staff should ensure they have the expertise to adapt learning for pupils with insecure prior knowledge, including some with SEND, so they achieve their best possible outcomes.
- The school should develop subject leadership to ensure consistent oversight of the curriculum, using information from checks to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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