Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Grantham, East Midlands NG32 2NB · Lincolnshire
#763 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#9184 of 15,697 nationally
About Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Grantham, in the Lincolnshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 94 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 44.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 763rd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (66th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (32th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 94; capacity filled 89.5%.
There are 38 schools in Grantham; Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School ranks 12th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)57%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 94
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 57%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
303 students · 4.3 km away
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
62 students · 4.5 km away
Cliffedale Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students · 4.8 km away
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,347 students · 4.8 km away
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students · 4.8 km away
Belmont Community Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
198 students · 4.8 km away
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
67 students · 5.0 km away
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
259 students · 5.1 km away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
158 students · 5.2 km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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94 students
Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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94 students
The Bramptons Primary School
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94 students
Middleton Community Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Griffydam Primary School
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93 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School a good school?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 44.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #763 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School ranks #763 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #9184 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School had 94 students in 2025.
Is Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.