The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 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
- 164
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Bedford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8LB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby's Ofsted rating?
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby take?
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is in Grantham, NG31 8LB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby have a sixth form?
No, The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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