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The Harrowby Church of England Primary School

South Kesteven, NG31 9LJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Harrowby Church of England Primary School

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, currently educating just 52 pupils against a capacity of 180. That means the school is operating at less than a third of its potential size, which is striking given the local demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 19 applications for just 5 available places, with all 5 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.8. So while the overall roll is low, the school is clearly popular with local families who put it first. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 68.9%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with considerable socioeconomic need. The school has a Church of England religious character and offers nursery provision for children from age 3, feeding into the main school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNew Beacon Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 9LJ
HeadteacherLianne Cook
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils52
Free School Meals (FSM)68.9%
School Capacity52 / 180 (29% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:30-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harrowby Church of England Primary School

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.