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South Witham Academy

South Kesteven, NG33 5PHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#9,548
of 13,686 nationally

About South Witham Academy

South Witham Academy is a state primary school in the Lincolnshire village of South Witham, currently educating 99 pupils against a capacity of 120, meaning there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31. 6%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 17 applications for 13 places, with all 13 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1. 31 indicates a school that local families are actively choosing, even though it is not yet full to capacity. The school is co-educational, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Andrew Atter leads a mixed-gender intake across this age range, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across all categories.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWater Lane, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG33 5PH
HeadteacherAndrew Atter
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils99
Free School Meals (FSM)31.6%
School Capacity99 / 120 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Witham Academy

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