Denton CofE School
Grantham, NG32 1LG · Lincolnshire · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 4,185 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 100 | 38% | 3.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Denton CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 50.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 63 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its strong results when the pupil population changes?
What Ofsted said about Denton CofE School
Overview
Denton C of E School is described as having a “strong sense of community” where pupils and staff form “incredibly strong relationships.” The report highlights that pupils “flourish” through personalised support, achieving very well academically while developing essential personal and social skills. Leaders ensure that the pursuit of constant improvement never compromises pupils’ well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and has been carefully designed,” with teachers who are “experts in the subjects they teach” and who swiftly address misconceptions.
- Pupils develop “deep and broad knowledge,” making connections between subjects, such as comparing Islamic and Christian pilgrimage or understanding historical methods.
- Reading provision is highly effective, with staff ensuring children become “confident and fluent readers” through a personalised approach.
- The school is “inclusive,” with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receiving support “linked precisely to their needs” and achieving very well.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils engaging in a wide range of clubs, educational visits, and mature debates on social justice and equality.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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