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Ancaster CofE Primary School

Mercia Drive, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3QQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
62%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
197
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About Ancaster CofE Primary School

Ancaster CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 197 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lincolnshire →
School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
197 / 175 (113%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.5%
Free school meals
6.5%
EAL
4.6%
SEN support
21.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.38
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
23.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
9.02
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24
£42,891
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,224 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,505
Spend per pupil
£6,373
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Mercia Drive, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3QQ
Phone
01400230871
Headteacher
Lucy Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ancaster CofE Primary School?
Ancaster CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ancaster CofE Primary School have?
Ancaster CofE Primary School has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ancaster CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
62% of pupils at Ancaster CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ancaster CofE Primary School?
Ancaster CofE Primary School is located at Mercia Drive, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3QQ.

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