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Denton CofE School

South Kesteven, NG32 1LGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1864 of 13,686 nationally

About Denton CofE School

Denton CofE School is a small Church of England primary in South Kesteven, with 61 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, meaning it is not yet full but is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 14 applications for just 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.8, and all 5 first-preference families were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.4%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 14% and suggests the school serves a mixed catchment. With a headteacher in Sheriden Edwards and a strong local reputation, this is a school that families are actively seeking out despite its small size, and the fact that it is a Church of England school adds a particular character that appeals to many parents in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG32 1LG
HeadteacherSheriden Edwards
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils61
Free School Meals (FSM)16.4%
School Capacity61 / 70 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCross CountryNetballFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingChessGardeningScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denton CofE School

Denton CofE School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.