Gosberton Academy
Spalding, PE11 4NW · Lincolnshire · primary school
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44th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 2,204 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gosberton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join arts and crafts, computing, board games, lego, science, and community clubs, play football, and perform in Gosberton's Got Talent. They visit the Pantomime of Beauty and the Beast. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 137 pupils against a stated capacity of 135. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Gosberton Academy
Overview
Gosberton Academy is a welcoming and inclusive primary school where pupils are proud to belong and demonstrate high enthusiasm for learning. The inspection found that leaders have successfully improved the curriculum, ensuring it is purposeful and ambitious, while fostering a culture of high expectations for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- The early years provision is rated Outstanding, with children flourishing in Reception through well-thought-out activities and exceptional behaviour.
- Leaders have made reading a high priority, implementing a well-structured phonics programme that helps pupils read with confidence and accuracy.
- Staff interact skilfully with pupils to check understanding and enrich vocabulary, creating calm classrooms with consistently positive attitudes.
- Character development is central to the school’s work, with pupils encouraged to be aspirational and taking on leadership responsibilities such as prefects and playground leaders.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, ensuring they receive the same learning opportunities as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils reach the same high levels of achievement in all subjects, as depth of understanding is currently underdeveloped in a very small number of areas, such as personal, social and health education.
- Pupils’ understanding of British values, such as individual liberty and the rule of law, is underdeveloped and requires further attention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained, alert to potential risks, and working positively with parents and external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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