St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Grantham, NG31 6SR · Lincolnshire · primary school
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241st 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,222 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 pupils against a stated capacity of 489. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this diverse school, where they learn to respect differences and develop positive relationships with staff. The school has made significant improvements following a period of instability, with early signs of success in strengthening the curriculum and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, recent changes in behaviour management and curriculum implementation are still at an early stage and have not yet fully impacted pupils’ achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and benefit from "positive and warm relationships with staff" who provide effective pastoral support.
- The early years provision is strong, with children getting off to a "joyful and busy start" and staff effectively teaching phonics and early reading skills.
- Personal development is supported by plentiful extra-curricular opportunities, including choir and wheelchair sports, and pupils take pride in leadership roles.
- Leaders have "urgency and commitment" in tackling weaknesses, with governors and the trust providing balanced support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding more precisely to resolve misconceptions and errors swiftly, ensuring pupils achieve as well as they could.
- Learning activities in some subjects do not consistently support the intended goals of the ambitious curriculum, requiring better pedagogical choices to build depth of knowledge.
- The new behaviour policy needs to be applied consistently to manage low-level incidents that currently hinder pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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