The Ropsley Church of England Primary School
Grantham, NG33 4BT · Lincolnshire · primary school
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117th 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 26% | 1.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Ropsley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding Club, Chess, Yoga, Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Cookery, Choir, and Dance. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 58.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific steps are being taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Ropsley Church of England Primary School
Overview
The Ropsley Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and describe teachers as "kind and supportive." Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that fosters positive relationships and a nurturing ethos, though some areas of curriculum planning require further development.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are "courteous and polite," and bullying is "infrequent."
- The teaching of phonics is "well-planned and sequenced," with staff teaching it "consistently well."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "get on well in their learning" and receive skilled support.
- The early years’ curriculum is "well-planned and sequenced," helping children systematically build knowledge.
- The governing body provides "effective challenge and support" and has a "secure understanding" of the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "well-planned and sequenced across all subjects," as some are still in the final stages of ordering.
- The curriculum must make clear "the most important things that pupils are expected to know and remember" to allow systematic checking of retention.
- Leaders should ensure the role of the subject leader is "consistently understood and applied," particularly regarding early years preparation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with concerns "quickly identified and communicated to leaders" who deal with them swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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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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