The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
Grantham, NG32 2HQ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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161st 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip to Aylmerton, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 62 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
Overview
The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It is described as a “small school with a big heart” where pupils are “happy and feel safe” and “achieve well.” The report highlights a positive culture where pupils “flourish in confidence” and enjoy coming to school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “reviewed and sequenced effectively,” with “key knowledge” specified clearly to help pupils remember important learning.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to teach skilfully, explaining new concepts in “clear steps” and modelling learning effectively.
- Early reading is taught successfully, with staff delivering new sounds in “established routines consistently well.”
- The school identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “well,” ensuring they work towards “ambitious outcomes.”
- Pupils demonstrate high expectations for behaviour, acting on “‘BEST’ examples for behaviour and attitudes to learning” with few reminders needed.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “information gathered through assessment is not used effectively,” leading to a lack of consistency in approaches.
- The school should ensure assessment strategies “accurately check what pupils know and can do” so pupils learn required knowledge securely before moving on.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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