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The Isaac Newton Primary School

South Kesteven, NG31 7DGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#7,154
of 13,686 nationally

About The Isaac Newton Primary School

The Isaac Newton Primary School sits within the Lincolnshire local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11 in the South Kesteven borough. Among the 48 primary schools in South Kesteven, it ranks 23rd, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area include Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Barrowby Church of England Primary School, just 2.8 km away. The Isaac Newton Primary School itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in February 2025, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in November 2022. In that latest inspection, behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding, while leadership and management, quality of education, personal development, and early years provision all received Good marks.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDysart Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 7DG
HeadteacherDavid Milner
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils386
Free School Meals (FSM)54.4%
School Capacity386 / 420 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballRoundersFootballAthleticsCricketCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirGardeningCodingArt ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Isaac Newton Primary School

The Isaac Newton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.