The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
29%
Capacity
52
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 52 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (29% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Harrowby Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lianne Cook, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 5 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Harrowby Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 68.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Kesteven, The Harrowby 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | New Beacon Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 9LJ |
| Headteacher | Lianne Cook |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 52 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 68.9% |
| School Capacity | 52 / 180 (29% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
19
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Beacon Road, Grantham
South Kesteven, NG31 9LJ
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