Buckminster Primary School
URN: 119910 • Grantham NG33 5RZ
Overview
- Name
- Buckminster Primary School
- URN
- 119910
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Orridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School Lane, Grantham NG33 5RZ
Summary
Buckminster Primary School is a small community school located in Grantham, Leicestershire, with a current enrolment of 51 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive environment, described by its community as a "big happy family." This ethos is central to the school's approach, where children, parents, staff, and governors work collaboratively to support each other's growth and achievement.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child can discover and develop their individual talents. With small class sizes, teachers are able to closely monitor progress and provide personalised support, helping every child reach their full potential. In addition to academic learning, Buckminster Primary also provides a range of extra-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience.
Buckminster Primary School is committed to instilling values such as compassion, justice, and community service within its students. The school aims to create a safe and motivating environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them to be active and responsible global citizens.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child can discover and develop their individual talents. With small class sizes, teachers are able to closely monitor progress and provide personalised support, helping every child reach their full potential. In addition to academic learning, Buckminster Primary also provides a range of extra-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience.
Buckminster Primary School is committed to instilling values such as compassion, justice, and community service within its students. The school aims to create a safe and motivating environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them to be active and responsible global citizens.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barrowby Church of England Primary School (73.5)
- Denton CofE School (70.1)
- Poplar Farm School (65.1)
- The Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Grantham (64.9)
- The Caythorpe Primary School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 51
- Boys
- 31
- Girls
- 20
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 105 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 105 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 105 | 6.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 105 | 6.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 92 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 98 | 55 | 43 | 105 | 8.20 |
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