Denton CofE School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Church Street, Denton, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Denton CofE School is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 1st of 28 primary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 January 2025, report published 27 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 January 2025

There is a strong sense of community at this school. Pupils and staff form incredibly strong relationships. From the point that children join the school in the early years, they benefit from personalised support and guidance, which enables them to flourish. Pupils consistently live up to the high expectations that the school has for them. They achieve very well academically as well as developing the personal and social skills they need for life beyond school. Pupils value their education and demonstrate an impressive commitment to their learning. Their behaviour is exceptional and they take great pride in their achievements. The school ethos focuses on striving for constant improvement. This never comes at the expense of pupils' well-being. The school ensures that pupils have the tools they need to look after their mental health. Pupils make excellent contributions to the life of the school and the wider community. Some pupils lead reading, chess and cheerleading clubs for their peers. The eco-council provided helpful advice for local residents about how to use their new bins. Members of the school council organise charity events, including raising money to sponsor the education of a child in Africa.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 42 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score114

114, 9 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

63 pupils on roll, with places for 70

Eligible for free school meals11.1%

11.1%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.2%

3.2%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.9%

15.9%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Denton CofE School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy3 milesOfsted: Good41% met the expected standard
Barrowby Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding79% met the expected standard
Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
The Isaac Newton Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding42% 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 Sheriden Edwards
Address
Church Street, Denton, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1LG
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
120518

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.