Best Schools in Grantham
74 schools in Grantham
Key Facts
- Grantham has a total of 74 schools, with 86.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Grantham have 53.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61% nationally, with 5,535 pupils across 34 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Grantham outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.52, Attainment 8 score of 53.37, and 54.8% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Grantham, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.30, spending £8,996 per pupil, and secondary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.75, spending £7,609 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Grantham
33 nurseries in Grantham
Top Primary Schools in Grantham
34 primary schools in Grantham
Grantham Preparatory International School
Grantham, NG31 7UF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils108
P/T Ratio–
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Grantham, NG31 9AX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.9%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio21.8
Esland Grantham School
Grantham, NG31 9RT
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils31
P/T Ratio–
SA
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 9LD
Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils48
P/T Ratio5.3
Top Secondary Schools in Grantham
6 secondary schools in Grantham
KA
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Grantham, NG31 9AU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+1.04
Attainment 869.5
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,202
The King's School, Grantham
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 6RP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.10
Attainment 870.7
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,216
WG
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 7PX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.28
Attainment 834.0
Eng+Maths41%
Pupils390
WA
Walton Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 7JR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.16
Attainment 838.6
Eng+Maths49%
Pupils903
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Grantham
1 sixth form colleges in Grantham
Frequently Asked Questions
Grantham has 74 schools, including 34 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 33 nurseries, 2 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Grantham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.39 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,840 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.