Is Great Ponton Church of England School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 120th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Great Ponton Church of England School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at Great Ponton Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Great Ponton Church of England School?

Applications for Reception places at Great Ponton Church of England School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Great Ponton Church of England School

Mill Lane, Great Ponton, Grantham, NG33 5DT

Local ranking120th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 33.0%
Maths (Expected): 33.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 6

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 46
Boys: 27 (49%)
Girls: 28 (51%)
Capacity: 70 (79% full)
SEND: 30.4%
FSM Eligible: 32.6%
EAL: 6.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.5%
SEN Support: 23.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Budget per Pupil: £13,199/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.6%
White Other: 13.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%

82.6%

White British

13.0%

White Other

2.2%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01476530306

keith.leader@greatponton.lincs.sch.uk

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Mill Lane

Grantham, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120602
UKPRN: 10079260
Establishment No.: 3314

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