Ingoldsby Academy, Grantham

From the headteacher's welcome: "David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. Founded in 1877, Ingoldsby is a mixed Primary School, for children from 4 to 11 years old with a nursery facility on site at the school, taking children from their third birthday."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, hockey and choir.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Ingoldsby Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Ingoldsby Academy as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Ingoldsby Academy are The Ropsley Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 83% maths); and Corby Glen Community Primary School (3.4 miles, Good).

Ingoldsby Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Ingoldsby Academy is one of 36 schools run by The David Ross Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (29.4%) received SEN support and 2 (2.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Ingoldsby Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 Ingoldsby Academy.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Demand Responsive Area, 220 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).

Ingoldsby Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.