The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 69 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 53.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Clare Barber
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAmbergate Sports College
Special school · Very close
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 433m away
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Poplar Farm School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · 1.7km away
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Secondary · 2.0km away
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy take?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is in Grantham, NG31 7PX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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