The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
81%
Capacity
171
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
The Harlaxton 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 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sheriden Edwards, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8139th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 48 in South Kesteven.
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Kesteven, The Harlaxton 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 | Swinehill, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG32 1HT |
| Headteacher | Sheriden Edwards |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.8% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8139th of 13,686
Nationally
751st of 1,353
In East Midlands
28th of 48
In South Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Swinehill, Grantham
South Kesteven, NG32 1HT
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