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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 143518

South Witham Academy

Academy sponsor led · Grantham · NG33 5PH

Ages 2–11 · 90 pupils · Lincolnshire

Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

5.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-01

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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)75%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
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 absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.3%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
77

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 fill75%

90 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
90
Boys / girls
37 / 53
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
90 / 120 (75%)
Free school meals
45%
FSM pupils
36
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BROOKE HILL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
BROOKE HILL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Brooke Hill Academy
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Atter

Location

Address
Water Lane, South Witham
Postcode
NG33 5PH
Town
Grantham
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Rutland and Stamford
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, 90 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 45%.

Open schools in Grantham
44
Primary schools in Grantham
31
Academies among open schools in Grantham
48% (21)
Open schools in NG33
9
Primary in NG33
8
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 NG33

  • Cottesmore Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oakham · LE15 7BA · Rutland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM4.0%

    3.0 miles away

  • The Shires

    Other independent special school

    LE15 7GT · Rutland

    Ages 11–19

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Atter
Telephone
01572767233

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