The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
50%
+42.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 61
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Sheriden Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Denton CofE School a selective school?
No. Denton CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Denton CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Denton CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denton CofE School?
Denton CofE School currently has 61 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denton CofE School take?
Denton CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Denton CofE School?
Denton CofE School is in Grantham, NG32 1LG, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denton CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Denton CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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