The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Crossland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPoplar Farm School
Primary · 725m away
Cliffedale Primary School
Primary · 928m away
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Secondary · 928m away
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Primary · 1.8km away
Ambergate Sports College
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School?
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School take?
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School?
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School is in Grantham, NG31 8HQ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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