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Caythorpe Primary School

South Kesteven, NG32 3DRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#11,699
of 13,686 nationally

About Caythorpe Primary School

Caythorpe Primary School enjoys an exceptionally positive reputation among its families. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, every single parent who responded said they would recommend the school to another parent. The 19 responses paint a picture of a school where children are genuinely happy and feel safe: 74% of parents strongly agreed their child is happy, and 84% strongly agreed their child feels safe. Behaviour is seen as a real strength, with 63% strongly agreeing the school ensures good conduct. Parents also feel well-informed, with 79% strongly agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 58% strongly agreeing they are kept up to date on progress. The school is moderately oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, receiving 18 applications for its 16 places, with all 16 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1. 13, indicating solid local demand without being fiercely competitive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Street, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG32 3DR
HeadteacherHelen Hunt
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity100 / 140 (71% full)

The full report on this school

What 19 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
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  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:50-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: caythorpe-cit.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caythorpe Primary School

Caythorpe Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.