St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
29%
Capacity
144
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 144 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (29% of 489 places).
Ofsted has rated St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Diane Mulley, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12937th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 48 in South Kesteven.
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 9 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 59% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Chess, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Kesteven, St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Castlegate, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 6SR |
| Headteacher | Diane Mulley |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 144 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.5% |
| School Capacity | 144 / 489 (29% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12937th of 13,686
Nationally
1264th of 1,353
In East Midlands
44th of 48
In South Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
30%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Castlegate, Grantham
South Kesteven, NG31 6SR
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