Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School, Grantham

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are incredibly proud of our small school setting which allows for strong relationships between individuals within the school therefore providing an environment where everyone feels heard and supported. We are incredibly proud of the educational and pastoral provision we offer all of our children and constantly strive to build upon this."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School are Belton Lane Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School (2.8 miles, Good, 60% reading, 70% maths); Cliffedale Primary School (3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 58% maths); and The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby (3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 74% maths).

Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%), Mixed (7%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

In 2024/25, Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.