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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Clare Barber

corporate_fareDIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onGrantham, NG31 7PX

language Visit Website phone 1476405200

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

310

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Attainment 8

40.3

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Lincolnshire

#2,500 of 3,216 nationally

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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Grantham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is an academy converter in Grantham, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 390 pupils on roll, of whom 55% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3, placing the school #32 in Lincolnshire and #2,500 of 3,216 nationally. 30.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 8.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

30.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.9%

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EBacc APS3.24

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.10%

EBacc APS2.78

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS2.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

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EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2018-01-31

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-06-04

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 390 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	390	26	6.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	400	40	10.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	343	34	9.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	346	33	9.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	342	48	14.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	308	55	17.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	310	26	8.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	306	41	13.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	309	39	12.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	314	50	15.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	301	53	17.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	325	120	36.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	327	26	8.0%	1.0%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

38.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree34%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree48%

agree21%

strongly disagree14%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree60%

agree20%

strongly disagree10%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree24%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree21%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree34%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree28%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree34%

strongly disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree21%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire

The King's School, Grantham

Caistor Grammar School

Bourne Grammar School

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Spalding High School