The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Turner (Acting Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Fen Lane, Grainthorpe, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7JY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grainthorpe Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Grainthorpe Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grainthorpe Junior School?
Grainthorpe Junior School currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grainthorpe Junior School take?
Grainthorpe Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grainthorpe Junior School?
Grainthorpe Junior School is in Louth, LN11 7JY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grainthorpe Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Grainthorpe Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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