The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Woolley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5EP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School take?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is in Gainsborough, DN21 5EP, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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