Best Primary Schools in Grantham
34 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Grantham, 34 primary schools, accounting for 45.9% of the total, provide education to 5,535 pupils across the town.
- Of the 30 inspected primary schools in Grantham, 86.7% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 24 Good ratings achieved.
- Primary schools in Grantham have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.30, compared to the national average of 18.10, and spend £8,996 per pupil, higher than the national £7,460.
- At KS2, 53.8% of pupils in Grantham's primary schools meet the expected standard, while 31.7% are eligible for free school meals and 13.8% experience persistent absence.
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
CC
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG33 5NJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.2%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio17.4
TH
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG32 1HT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence4.5%
Pupils171
P/T Ratio17.9
Denton CofE School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Grantham, NG32 1LG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence3.5%
Pupils61
P/T Ratio16.1
Poplar Farm School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 8XF
Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils414
P/T Ratio24.4
SW
South Witham Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG33 5PH
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence5.4%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio19.6
Cliffedale Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 8DP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence4.6%
Pupils297
P/T Ratio20.9
WG
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 7XQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence5.8%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio19.9
Great Ponton Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG33 5DT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected46%
Absence6.0%
Pupils46
P/T Ratio12.6
TL
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 9AZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.1%
Pupils134
P/T Ratio33.5
Bythams Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Grantham, NG33 4PX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence7.8%
Pupils52
P/T Ratio13.5
The Isaac Newton Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Grantham, NG31 7DG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.8%
Pupils386
P/T Ratio22.3
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 8LB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.2%
Pupils164
P/T Ratio18.6
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
Grantham, NG31 9LJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.1%
Pupils52
P/T Ratio19.6
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG32 2HQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.2%
Pupils63
P/T Ratio15.8
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG32 2DY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence3.8%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio19.8
BA
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG32 2NB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence3.8%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio19.0
Corby Glen Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG33 4NW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence4.2%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio14.8
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 7AU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.9%
Pupils417
P/T Ratio23.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 34 primary schools in Grantham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Grantham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,996 | £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.