St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School, Grantham
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Grantham, part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 28 schools in Grantham with published results, and 13,056th of 14,452 across England. It was 45% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School are The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham (0.4 miles, Good); Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); Huntingtower Community Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 75% maths); and Cliffedale Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 58% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School.
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, GranthamSaint Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyHuntingtower Community Primary AcademyCliffedale Primary School
The trust
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is one of 24 schools run by Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 59% would recommend the school, 70% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (78%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).
Who goes there
41.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (15%) and Black (14%).
Staffing
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Grantham Rail Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vine Street (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 357 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School issued 42 suspensions, 29.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 3 permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School are The King's School, Grantham (0.1 miles); Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (0.3 miles); The Priory Ruskin Academy (0.6 miles); and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy (1 mile).
The King's School, GranthamKesteven and Grantham Girls' SchoolThe Priory Ruskin AcademyWest Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 48% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 52% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School.
- Kip McGrath Education Centre Grantham240m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 70
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 14 serious and 54 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
142 pupils
315 places
173 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Grantham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Grantham
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
8,940
Applications
6,453
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
118
Total Pupils
74
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
11.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,829
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,117
Per pupil
£973k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
21.0%
Persistent absence
143
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 45% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School has around 118 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 21% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School: Kip McGrath Education Centre Grantham (240m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 14 serious and 54 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School?
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is at Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)