The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 26%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sara Tyers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grantham Sandon School
Special school · Very close
Newton Bridge Academy
Academy · Very close
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Primary · 345m away
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Secondary · 356m away
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
Free school · 387m away
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery · 489m away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 749m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Grantham, NG31 9AX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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