Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–11 · Grantham, Lincolnshire
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire for ages 4–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 January 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Back Lane, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NJ
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 159 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 17% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 January 2023
Strengths
- “Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is a special place for pupils to learn and grow in.”
- “The ethos of caring is fully embedded.”
- “Pupils use the ‘3 Rs’ to help them remember these values, so that they ‘respect and take care’ of themselves, others and the environment.”
To improve
- “Yet, there is some inconsistency in how well teachers complete these recaps.”
- “Not all pupils and children in the early years can remember what they learn.”
- “Pupils do not have a good understanding of other faiths.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 59% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 17 first-preference applications, 18 offers in total, 17 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- South Witham Academy 3.0 mi Good
- Great Ponton Church of England School 4.0 mi Good
- Corby Glen Community Primary School 4.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School 5.8 mi Good
- Bythams Primary School 6.0 mi Requires improvement
- Ingoldsby Academy 6.4 mi School remains Good
- Denton CofE School 6.6 mi Not judged
- St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham 7.0 mi School remains Good