West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Avenue Grantham NG31 7PX |
| Phone | 01476405200 |
| Reference Number | 148433 |
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good.' The school, which has not been previously inspected under the current framework, demonstrates notable strengths in its outstanding pastoral care and a strong commitment to high expectations for behavior. Pupils feel safe and valued, describing the school as an 'oasis of trust and calm.' However, while the curriculum planning is strong in most areas, there are a few subjects that require further development to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 390 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 49 | 51 | 100 |
| 8 | 51 | 53 | 104 |
| 9 | 46 | 40 | 86 |
| 10 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 11 | 16 | 20 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.6% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| African | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding pastoral care and support for pupils
- Exemplary behavior and conduct among pupils
- High ambition and expectations for all students
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- A well-planned personal, social, and health education curriculum
- Strong community and business links enhancing the vocational curriculum
- A positive and welcoming library environment promoting reading
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning and implementation in a few subjects are not as advanced
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ |
0.27 miles |
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The Isaac Newton Primary School
Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7DG |
0.28 miles |
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Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7AU |
0.65 miles |
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Poplar Farm School
Helmsley Road, Grantham, NG31 8XF |
0.97 miles |
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St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR |
0.99 miles |
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The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HQ |
1.24 miles |
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Grantham Preparatory International School
Gorse Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF |
1.27 miles |
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Harrowby Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9ED |
1.29 miles |
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Wyndham Park Nursery School
Hill Avenue, Grantham, NG31 9BB |
1.3 miles |
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The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AZ |
1.36 miles |
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Cliffedale Primary School
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DP |
1.37 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.43 miles |
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Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrowby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1BX |
1.54 miles |
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The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
New Beacon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJ |
1.71 miles |
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The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8LB |
1.79 miles |
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Belton Lane Community Primary School
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP |
1.94 miles |
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The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Swinehill, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT |
2.03 miles |
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Belmont Community Primary School
Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LR |
2.3 miles |
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Denton CofE School
Church Street, Denton, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LG |
2.73 miles |
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Great Ponton Church of England School
Mill Lane, Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5DT |
3.41 miles |
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Walton Academy
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR |
0.72 miles |
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The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP |
1.03 miles |
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Grantham College
Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AP |
1.17 miles |
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU |
1.22 miles |
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Greenfields Academy
Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX |
1.37 miles |
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The Priory Ruskin Academy
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED |
1.37 miles |
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Newton Bridge Academy
Sandon Close, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.4 miles |
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Esland Grantham School
Newton Chambers, Isaac Newton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9RT |
2.65 miles |