The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mercia Drive, Ancaster, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3QQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ancaster CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ancaster CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ancaster CofE Primary School?
Ancaster CofE Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ancaster CofE Primary School take?
Ancaster CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ancaster CofE Primary School?
Ancaster CofE Primary School is in Grantham, NG32 3QQ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ancaster CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ancaster CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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