The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Bedford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Marston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2HQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School?
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School take?
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School?
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School is in Grantham, NG32 2HQ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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