Best 3 Primary schools in Grantham – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Denton CofE School (Primary) in Grantham; Cliffedale Primary School (Primary) in Grantham; Great Ponton Church of England School (Primary) in Grantham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Denton CofE School, Cliffedale Primary School and Great Ponton Church of England School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, community school and voluntary aided school type located around Grantham, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Denton CofE School), published Jun 2013. The lowest is 2 (Cliffedale Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Cliffedale Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all under Lincolnshire local authority.

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Attribute	Denton CofE School NG32 1LG	Cliffedale Primary School NG31 8DP	Great Ponton Church of England School NG33 5DT
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1LG	Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8DP	Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5DT
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Jun 2013	2 12 Mar 2024	2 14 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	70	315	70
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.dentonceschool.co.uk	www.cliffedale.org	www.greatpontonprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01476870649	01476568740	01476530306
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Denton CofE School

NG32 1LG

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 1LG
Ofsted: 1 4 Jun 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.dentonceschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01476870649

Cliffedale Primary School

NG31 8DP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8DP
Ofsted: 2 12 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.cliffedale.org
Telephone: 01476568740

Great Ponton Church of England School

NG33 5DT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5DT
Ofsted: 2 14 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.greatpontonprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01476530306

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.