Ancaster CofE Primary School
URN: 120512 • Grantham NG32 3QQ
Overview
- Name
- Ancaster CofE Primary School
- URN
- 120512
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01400230871
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mercia Drive, Grantham NG32 3QQ
Summary
Ancaster CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 197 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 175. The school promotes an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. It operates single form entry classes, ensuring no mixed year groups, which supports tailored learning experiences.
The school's ethos is rooted in its Christian values of Wisdom, Courage, and Respect, which guide its educational approach and community interactions. Ancaster CofE Primary School aims to foster not only academic success but also social and emotional development, encouraging students to be courageous and respectful in their interactions.
Recognised as a Good school by OFSTED in December 2022 and by SIAMS in July 2023, Ancaster CofE Primary School prides itself on strong community ties and parental satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending the school. The school actively engages with families through events such as Open Mornings, providing opportunities for prospective parents to learn more about its offerings.
The school's ethos is rooted in its Christian values of Wisdom, Courage, and Respect, which guide its educational approach and community interactions. Ancaster CofE Primary School aims to foster not only academic success but also social and emotional development, encouraging students to be courageous and respectful in their interactions.
Recognised as a Good school by OFSTED in December 2022 and by SIAMS in July 2023, Ancaster CofE Primary School prides itself on strong community ties and parental satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending the school. The school actively engages with families through events such as Open Mornings, providing opportunities for prospective parents to learn more about its offerings.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 88
- FSM %
- 22.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 109 | 88 | 175 | 22.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 110 | 84 | 175 | 21.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 100 | 88 | 175 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 100 | 88 | 175 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 90 | 94 | 175 | 21.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 177 | 84 | 93 | 175 | 15.80 |
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