Is Colsterworth Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 13th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Colsterworth Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Colsterworth Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Colsterworth Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Colsterworth Church of England Primary 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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Colsterworth Church of England Primary School

Back Lane, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NJ

Local ranking13th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

175

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 136
Boys: 77 (48%)
Girls: 82 (52%)
Capacity: 175 (91% full)
SEND: 5.9%
FSM Eligible: 15.4%
EAL: 10.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 5.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,235/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 86.7%
Mixed Other: 5.9%
White Other: 3.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.7%
Asian Chinese: 0.7%
Other: 0.7%

86.7%

White British

5.9%

Mixed Other

3.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01476860569

CSW.enquiries@abbeyacademies.co.uk

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Back Lane

Grantham, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146279
UKPRN: 10080980
Establishment No.: 2049
Trust: INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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