The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 74.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Katie Barry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe William Harrison School, Gainsborough
Special school · 545m away
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Primary · 891m away
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Primary · 983m away
The Beckett School
Special school · 1.0km away
Warren Wood Community School
Special school · 1.0km away
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Aegir Community School
Special school · 1.6km away
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Academy · Grammar · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough?
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough take?
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough?
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough is in Gainsborough, DN21 1YN, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough have a sixth form?
No, St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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