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Colsterworth Church of England Primary School

South Kesteven, NG33 5NJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3140 of 13,686 nationally

About Colsterworth Church of England Primary School

Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 44 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 47. Of those 44 applications, 33 were first-preference choices, and all 30 available places were offered to first-preference applicants. This level of demand suggests the school has a strong reputation in the South Kesteven area. The school is a state-funded primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character. Headteacher Louise Jordan leads a school of 136 pupils, which is below its capacity of 175. Around 15. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that provides some context on the school's intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBack Lane, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG33 5NJ
HeadteacherLouise Jordan
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)15.4%
School Capacity136 / 175 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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

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Colsterworth Church of England 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.