The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 95
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Rebecca J Lyon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Barkston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School take?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is in Grantham, NG32 2NB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barkston and Syston 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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