SchoolScoresSt Wulfram's National CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Castlegate, Grantham, NG31 6SR
01476 563895 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Grantham comparisons use the 19 of its 31 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Grantham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grantham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 19th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grantham. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grantham. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grantham. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grantham. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grantham. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Grantham figures pool parents at the Grantham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
42% — 17 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.9% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 26th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 29.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 2.08% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 29th highest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 31 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 21 state primary schools in Grantham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Little Gonerby CofE Primary Academy, Grantham 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Huntingtower Community Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cliffedale Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's CofE Primary School, Grantham 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Isaac Newton Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Harrowby CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
- Belton Lane Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gonerby Hill Foot CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Poplar Farm School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Wulfram's National CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Wulfram's National CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Wulfram's National CofE Primary School?
59% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Wulfram's National CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Wulfram's National CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put St Wulfram's National CofE Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138282.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.