Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Back Lane, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 12th of 28 primary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 1 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is a special place for pupils to learn and grow in. The ethos of caring is fully embedded. Pupils and staff follow the core values of 'integrity, equality, respect, care and inclusion'. Pupils use the '3 Rs' to help them remember these values, so that they 'respect and take care' of themselves, others and the environment. Leaders have high expectations for every child. All pupils know about the 'high five' hand, which is there to give pupils positive guidance in all that they do. The hand represents school as being a safe place in which to make mistakes. It reminds pupils to show respect and care. Pupils say that everyone is special, and it does not matter what anyone else thinks of them. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show respect for each other and for staff. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, it is not tolerated and is dealt with quickly. Pupils feel safe and are very happy. They say that their teachers and leaders care about them. Parents and carers are proud of their school. A parent, typical of many, said that this is 'an excellent school that cares and supports children'.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have developed a coherently planned and well-sequenced curriculum. On occasion, there are inconsistencies in what pupils can recall about their learning in some subjects, including in the early years. This is because teachers do not always provide effective recaps of what pupils have previously learned. Pupils do not reliably remember what they have been taught in all subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently use effective strategies to help pupils recall what they have learned, so that pupils know and remember more of the school's curriculum.
- Some pupils' knowledge of different faiths is inconsistent. Although they know to respect difference, some pupils are not as aware as they should be of different faiths. Leaders should ensure that pupils have the necessary knowledge and understanding of different faiths to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Witham Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Buckminster Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Great Ponton Church of England School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Corby Glen Community Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Jordan
- Phone
- 01476860569
- Address
- Back Lane, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 146279
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.