West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Grantham, Lincolnshire
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 23 January 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 486 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 56.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 23 January 2024
Strengths
- “This school provides outstanding pastoral care.”
- “Devoted staff work relentlessly to ensure that pupils are safe, in school and ready to learn.”
- “Pupils appreciate the care and love that they receive from staff.”
To improve
- “A few subjects are in earlier stages of curriculum planning and implementation than others.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 31% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 40.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 116 first-preference applications, 123 offers in total, 98 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- Walton Academy 0.7 mi Good
- The King's School, Grantham 1.0 mi Good
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 1.2 mi Outstanding
- The Priory Ruskin Academy 1.4 mi School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
- Charles Read Academy 9.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn 11.7 mi Standards maintained
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy 12.1 mi Not judged
- St George's Academy 12.2 mi Good