Ancaster CofE Primary School
Mercia Drive, Ancaster, Grantham, NG32 3QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ancaster CofE Primary School is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 9th of 28 primary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2013, report published 7 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Ancaster CofE Primary School is thriving. It is a happy place. Pupils enjoy their learning. One pupil said: 'Every day, when I arrive at school, I always get such a big smile and it's lovely.' Pupils say that they feel safe. They are proud of their school. The school's values permeate its work. Pupils know and understand the values. Staff have very high expectations of all pupils. They prioritise pupils' personal and academic development. Pupils have positive attitudes to their work. They are aspirational. Pupils want to do their best. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They work hard and care for each other. Pupils are polite and respectful. They know what is expected of them. Pupils know that staff quickly sort out any problems and that bullying is not tolerated. Pupils know and understand the school rules. One pupil said, 'We treat one another equally.' Pupils have a very clear understanding of difference and equality. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'The children are taught to be the best they can be, and it shines through.' Parents feel well informed about their children's learning. They appreciate that staff make them feel so welcome.
What the school should improve
- The key knowledge that pupils need to learn in some subjects is not as well sequenced as in other areas of the curriculum. In these subjects, it is not yet fully clear what pupils should learn and by when to build their knowledge over time. Leaders are in the process of making these amendments. Leaders should ensure that curriculum thinking for all subjects sets out precisely the knowledge that all pupils, including those with SEND, should know and by when.
- Teachers regularly check what pupils know in the core subjects. However, leaders have not developed a consistent approach to assessment for the foundation subjects. As a result, teachers do not regularly check how successfully pupils access the wider curriculum. Leaders need to develop a consistent approach to assessment in the wider curriculum subjects and ensure that the use of assessment does not place unnecessary burdens on staff or pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Ancaster CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rauceby Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Caythorpe Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Jackson
- Phone
- 01400230871
- Address
- Mercia Drive, Ancaster, Grantham, NG32 3QQ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120512
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.