The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 52
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Martin Sutton (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Creeton Road, Little Bytham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bythams Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bythams Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bythams Primary School?
Bythams Primary School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bythams Primary School take?
Bythams Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bythams Primary School?
Bythams Primary School is in Grantham, NG33 4PX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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