The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 20 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils are happy, safe and proud of their school. Pupils enjoy taking on roles of responsibility. For example, pupil leaders led a fundraising campaign to 'save the Lincolnshire Wolds'. There is an ambition at this school that pupils will achieve well. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), build their knowledge over time. They learn about the wider world as well as their local community. Pupils understand they live in a town. They study the local rivers, the Witham and the Trent. Pupils are respectful to others. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. This fosters a calm and orderly environment. Most pupils show positive attitudes to learning. They understand what bullying is and say that it rarely happens. Any concerns are quickly resolved. The school trains staff to understand how to help pupils regulate their behaviour and focus on their learning. Parents and carers are supportive of the school. They speak highly of the wider opportunities the school provides for pupils to learn, such as visiting Belvoir Castle and its estate. One parent said, 'This is a fantastic school where my children have thrived.'
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school well. Some are regularly absent. As a result, these pupils do not benefit fully from the good quality of education and wider experiences that the school provides. The school should ensure those pupils who require it receive the support they need so that they attend regularly.
- Leadership at all levels has recently gone through a period of change. In some subjects, the impact of the curriculum is not always thoroughly checked. As a Grantham 3 result, aspects of the curriculum that could be better are not promptly identified. The school should ensure that there is a clear understanding of which aspects of individual subjects' curriculums need further development so that the necessary improvements are brought about.
Pupil numbers and mix
158 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 66% met the expected standard |
| The Harrowby Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Cliffedale Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Belton Lane Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Reynolds
- Phone
- 01476564112
- Address
- Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AZ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 138816
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.