The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Mason (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Harrowby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 736m away
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
Free school · 866m away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Primary · 1.0km away
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Grantham Sandon School
Special school · 1.2km away
Newton Bridge Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Belmont Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Belton Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belton Lane Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belton Lane Community Primary School?
Belton Lane Community Primary School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belton Lane Community Primary School take?
Belton Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belton Lane Community Primary School?
Belton Lane Community Primary School is in Grantham, NG31 9PP, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belton Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Belton Lane Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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