Bythams Primary School, Grantham

In its own words: "At The Bythams, our belief is that all children have the right to a stimulating learning environment where they are motivated to learn through the provision of a varied and exciting curriculum. We promote excellent standards of behaviour, have high expectations and are committed to high standards of achievement for all our pupils."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:05am.

In 2025, 38% of Year 6 pupils at Bythams Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 60% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Bythams Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bythams Primary School are The Edenham Church of England School (3.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); Corby Glen Community Primary School (3.8 miles, Good); and Bourne Westfield Primary Academy (4.6 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 76% maths).

Bythams Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (36.2%) received SEN support and 8 (13.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Bythams Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bythams Primary School.

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

In 2024/25, Bythams Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 17.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.