Caythorpe Primary School
High Street, Caythorpe, Grantham, NG32 3DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Caythorpe Primary School is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 18th of 28 primary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 15 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Caythorpe Primary is a warm and welcoming school that is treasured by pupils and their families. The school's vision is to 'nurture hearts and inspire minds'. Pastoral care is strong. Pupils know they have a trusted adult to turn to if they have any worries. Pupils feel happy and safe. They rightly describe the school as inclusive and caring. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement. The 'Caythorpe bees' (be ready, be responsible, be respectful) are central to the school's work. Pupils understand these strong school values. Their good behaviour positively contributes to their learning. Routines are well understood, including within the early years. Lessons 'buzz' with pupils' enthusiasm. Achievement has improved. The school makes sure that all pupils are supported to develop new talents and interests. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to be involved in sport, music and performance. Pupils express genuine excitement for the planned visit to the local pantomime, for example. The school encourage pupils' sense of responsibility. Pupils act as reading ambassadors, sports ambassadors and buddies. Older pupils act as role models for younger children. The school has a strong sense of community. Pupils are a credit to their school.
What the school should improve
- Pupils sometimes find it difficult to articulate their understanding of the curriculum and are not confident using subject vocabulary. This limits pupils' ability to convey meaning or demonstrate secure knowledge. The school should continue the work to develop pupils' oracy and improve pupils' confidence in using subject and technical language.
- The curriculum is not yet securely embedded in all subjects. As a result, pupils do not achieve consistently well in some subject areas. The school should ensure that the curriculum is consistently and securely implemented so that pupils' knowledge and understanding builds over time in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
102 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Caythorpe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadenham Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Ancaster CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
| The Welbourn Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Hunt
- Phone
- 01400272600
- Address
- High Street, Caythorpe, Grantham, NG32 3DR
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 144594
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.