What did Ofsted judge West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has 486 pupils on roll.

What ages does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy take?

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

How do I apply to West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?

When West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after by a local authority and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children who have siblings on roll at the time of application; 3. Medical or social grounds supported by appropriate professional evidence, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

What is the largest ethnic background at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.7% of pupils at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after by a local authority and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Children who have siblings on roll at the time of application.
3Medical or social grounds supported by appropriate professional evidence.
4Children who attend the Trust primary school, Grantham The West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy.
5Straight line distance from the home to the academy, priority given to those living closest.

If two applications tie: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has 486 pupils on roll.
What ages does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy take?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy located?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is located in Grantham, NG31 7PX, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: When West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after by a local authority and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children who have siblings on roll at the time of application; 3. Medical or social grounds supported by appropriate professional evidence, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.
What is the largest ethnic background at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.7% of pupils at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after by a local authority and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Children who have siblings on roll at the time of application.
3Medical or social grounds supported by appropriate professional evidence.
4Children who attend the Trust primary school, Grantham The West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy.
5Straight line distance from the home to the academy, priority given to those living closest.

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has 486 pupils on roll.
What ages does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy take?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy located?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is located in Grantham, NG31 7PX, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: When West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after by a local authority and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children who have siblings on roll at the time of application; 3. Medical or social grounds supported by appropriate professional evidence, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.
What is the largest ethnic background at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.7% of pupils at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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