Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School
Grantham, NG32 1QR · Leicestershire · primary school
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91st of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 5.5/10 against 2,028 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Penguin CReW After School Club, play netball, and take part in dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 34 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 current 56.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific activities are included in the Penguin CReW After School Club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll significantly below its 84-place capacity?
What Ofsted said about Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School
Overview
Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “welcoming school” where pupils “enjoy learning” and feel safe, with staff demonstrating “secure subject knowledge.” While the curriculum is “ambitious and broad,” the inspection highlights specific inconsistencies in how teachers check understanding and adapt lessons for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils display “excellent attitudes to learning” and show “high levels of respect for each other and staff.”
- The school provides a “calm and orderly” environment where children “settle quickly” and engage well with activities.
- Staff are “well trained in teaching phonics,” ensuring Reception children “quickly gain the phonics knowledge they need to read well.”
- Leaders provide “effective support and challenge,” and staff receive regular professional development to improve curriculum delivery.
- The school ensures pupils are “well prepared for their next steps” through a programme covering online safety, relationships, and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must “check pupils’ understanding systematically” to identify and address gaps in learning or misconceptions, as they currently do not do this “carefully enough.”
- Staff need to better “adapt their delivery of the curriculum” so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can “learn successfully” in all subjects.
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 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
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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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