Buckminster Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Grantham, East Midlands NG33 5RZ · Leicestershire
About Buckminster Primary School
Buckminster Primary School is a academy primary located in Grantham, in the Leicestershire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 41 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 41; capacity filled 39%.
There are 38 schools in Grantham; Buckminster Primary School ranks 7th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)17.1%
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 Buckminster Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 41
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 39%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Buckminster Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
159 students · 5.0 km away
South Witham Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
90 students · 5.2 km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
34 students · 5.2 km away
Cottesmore Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
126 students · 8.0 km away
Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
34 students · 8.3 km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students · 8.7 km away
Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
122 students · 8.7 km away
Great Ponton Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students · 9.2 km away
Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students · 9.7 km away
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students · 10.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Arnesby Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Bradwell Junior School
Hope Valley · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
41 students
Somerby Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
42 students
Bakewell Methodist Academy
Bakewell · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
39 students
Coleby Church of England Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buckminster Primary School a good school?
Buckminster Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 59.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England). 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 Buckminster Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Buckminster Primary School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Buckminster Primary School?
Buckminster Primary School had 41 students in 2025.
Is Buckminster Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Buckminster Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Buckminster Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buckminster Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.