St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Wulfram's is particularly strong in teaching early reading, where staff are well-trained and pupils quickly get support if they fall behind. The early years provision is excellent, with children getting a joyful and busy start. The school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs and creating a welcoming, respectful environment where children feel safe and cared for.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and early identification of pupils who need support
- Excellent early years provision with carefully planned activities that help children make a flying start
- Effective pastoral support and tailored help for pupils with special educational needs
- Ambitious and clearly sequenced curriculum across all subjects
- Pupils feel safe and develop positive relationships with supportive staff
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers don't check understanding precisely enough, so pupils develop misconceptions that aren't corrected quickly
- Learning activities don't consistently match the ambitious curriculum goals, limiting depth of knowledge
- New behaviour policy is too new to have full impact - some low-level incidents still distract pupils from learning
- Behaviour expectations need clearer and more consistent communication to pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place to protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, wheelchair sports, science projects, school council roles, librarian roles, educational visits, community service (singing in care homes, tree planting)
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is a diverse primary school that has made significant improvements following a period of instability, though some recent changes have not yet fully impacted pupils' achievements. The school requires improvement in education quality and behaviour, but demonstrates good personal development and leadership.
At a Glance
32.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 60%. Maths has improved from 48% to 58%. Writing has improved from 52% to 60%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
25.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
24%
Available places
118 pupils
489 capacity
371 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Grantham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grantham
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
8,932
Applications
6,589
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6518%
Overall absence
20.97902%
Persistent absence
143
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
The King's School, Grantham
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Newton Bridge Academy
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Greenfields Academy
Walton Academy
Esland Grantham School
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