West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Grantham, NG31 7XQ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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182nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.9/10 against 506 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 328. 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? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
This is a good school that serves its community well, with staff showing exceptional care and high expectations for pupils. The report highlights a strong culture where pupils feel safe, are polite, and demonstrate a passion for learning. Attendance has improved significantly, and the curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with key knowledge revisited and enriched through trips and visitors, helping pupils remember their learning.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and successfully check pupils’ understanding, addressing misconceptions effectively.
- The teaching of reading is a priority, with a well-planned curriculum that promotes a love of reading; pupils say ‘reading is fun’.
- The early years provision is strong, with activities encouraging independence and enthusiasm for learning.
- Personal, social and health education is well-planned and reinforced through collective worship, fostering respect and an understanding of diversity.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum targets for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are too vague and do not always address gaps in learning.
- Some pupils with complex speech and language needs do not catch up to expected standards in reading quickly enough by the end of Year 1.
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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