West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

About West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a state secondary for 11- to 16-year-olds in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and it currently serves 390 pupils against a capacity of 625, meaning there is significant room to grow. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and reflects the school’s role in a community with higher-than-average economic need. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 221 applications for 120 places, with 106 of those being first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84. This suggests that despite spare capacity overall, the school is a popular choice among local families who list it as their top option. The school is led by headteacher Clare Barber and has a Church of England religious character, though it is open to all.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2018. Behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, were judged Outstanding, while quality of education and leadership and management were both rated Good. In terms of exam outcomes for the 2023/24 cohort, the school’s Progress 8 score was -0.28, which is below the local authority average of -0.06 and places it 34th out of 57 schools in Lincolnshire. Its Attainment 8 score was 34, and the proportion of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths was 20.5%, with 40.9% achieving grade 4 or above. The EBacc average point score was 2.78, and only 9.1% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half for Progress 8, sitting at the 69.6th percentile.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, astro turf, swimming pool, tennis courts, science labs, music rooms, art studios, and a chapel, plus a sixth form centre despite not having a formal sixth form. There is a broad set of extracurricular clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model UN, Young Enterprise, and coding, and sports on offer include rugby, swimming, martial arts, and athletics. The school provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Given its below-average Progress 8 but strong Ofsted behaviour and personal development ratings, this school is likely to suit families who prioritise a supportive, inclusive environment and a clear moral framework over top-tier academic league table performance. It is oversubscribed at first preference, so applying early is advisable.

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