Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 40 of its 183 pupils (21.9%) were getting SEN support and 11 (6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 183 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
21.9% get SEN support
40 of 183 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
6% have an EHC plan
11 of 183 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia17
- Moderate learning difficulty13
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 183 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Miss Sara Tyers
- Part of
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 23% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 146226
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, June 2025; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (April 2023)
Inspected in June 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, April 2023).
Contact and getting there
Sandon Close, Grantham, NG31 9AX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Newton Bridge Academy Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.0 miles
- Esland Grantham School Independent · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 11 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 27.8%, EHC plans 10.1% 0.2 miles
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 9.7%, EHC plans 0.3% 0.2 miles
- The Harrowby Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.9%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
How many pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 40 of the 183 pupils (21.9%) were getting SEN support and 11 (6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (17 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
You can ask for Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School, about 1.3 miles away.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Sandon Close, Grantham, NG31 9AX, in Lincolnshire.
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