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Huntingtower Community Primary Academy

Academy converter · Grantham · NG31 7AU

Ages 4–11 · 417 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

51%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-27

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)51%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.5%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
368

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

417 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
417
Boys / girls
213 / 204
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
417 / 420 (99%)
Free school meals
37.9%
FSM pupils
158
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Academy trust
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Sponsor
The Priory Federation of Academies
Headteacher
Emma Harkins

Location

Address
Huntingtower Road
Postcode
NG31 7AU
Town
Grantham
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Grantham and Bourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, 417 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 37.9%.

Open schools in Grantham
44
Primary schools in Grantham
31
Academies among open schools in Grantham
48% (21)
Open schools in NG31
26
Primary in NG31
14
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Primary in Lincolnshire LA
280

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GranthamNear NG31

Contact

Headteacher
Emma Harkins
Telephone
01476564291
Website
http://www.huntingtowerprimary.co.uk

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