Great Ponton Church of England School
Mill Lane, Great Ponton, Grantham, NG33 5DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Ponton Church of England School is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 24th of 28 primary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 14 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 28 November 2023
This is a small school with a big heart. Pupils are good friends to each other. The school gives a warm welcome to any new pupils who join them. They ensure that these pupils settle as quickly as they can. The school is inclusive. Pupils value this. As one pupil described, 'In this school, everyone tries to make people feel happy and welcome and give them joy.' This reflects the school's Christian ethos. Pupils are confident to describe aspects of life in modern Britain. The school teaches about fundamental British values and topical news events. Pupils relate these to the school values. They can talk about the importance of equality and the need to respect those who are different to them. They understand individual liberty and what democracy means. The school is working hard to prepare pupils for their next stage of education as well as for life. Parents and carers are positive about the care given to their children. They praise the good communication they have with all staff. All parents who inspectors met could not praise the whole staff team enough. Pupils are polite and courteous. They feel safe in their school. They describe their enjoyment of lessons. They are proud of their school and everyone in it.
What the school should improve
- Some curriculum areas do not precisely identify the key knowledge and skills that pupils should know and remember. This means that some units of study are too broad and do not support pupils to acquire sufficient depth of knowledge. The school should ensure that the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced in all subjects, enabling pupils to know and remember more over time.
- The school has not yet refined the approach to assessment in some foundation subjects. This means that there are no clear systems for checking that the curriculum is having the desired impact on pupils' development of knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that a coherent approach to assessment is established.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Great Ponton Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Preparatory International School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Keith Leader
- Phone
- 01476530306
- Address
- Mill Lane, Great Ponton, Grantham, NG33 5DT
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120602
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.