Which is the best primary school in Grantham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Denton CofE School ranks first of 28 ranked primary schools in Grantham, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Grantham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Grantham?

28 primary schools in Grantham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Grantham, ranked

The 28 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Denton CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

50%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
2
Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

12%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
3
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
4
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
5
Ingoldsby Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
6
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
7
Poplar Farm School
Free schools

8%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
8
Ancaster CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
9
St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
10
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
11
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
12
The Ropsley Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
13
Cliffedale Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
14
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
16
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
17
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
18
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
19
Caythorpe Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
20
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

14%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
21
The Isaac Newton Primary School
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
22
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
23
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
24
Belmont Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
25
Bythams Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
26
South Witham Academy
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
27
Great Ponton Church of England School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
28
Corby Glen Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

0%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Grantham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Denton CofE School ranks first of 28 ranked primary schools in Grantham, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Grantham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Grantham?: 28 primary schools in Grantham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.