The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Grantham, NG31 8HQ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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42nd 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 — 7.8/10 against 2,785 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 351. 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
With 92 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Overview
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, delivering an ambitious curriculum underpinned by the vision of ‘Learning, Loving and Living’. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and benefit from high-quality teaching in core subjects such as reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- The reading curriculum is ‘well established’, with teachers described as ‘experts at teaching phonics and reading’ who provide swift support for those struggling.
- Mathematics is ‘carefully planned and sequenced’, ensuring pupils gain fluency and develop ‘complex mathematical thinking’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive clear identification of needs and ‘learn the curriculum exceptionally well’.
- Behaviour is managed effectively through clear routines, helping pupils understand consequences and learn ‘compassion and empathy’.
- Leaders ensure teachers’ workload is manageable and staff engage well with external agencies to enhance curriculum knowledge.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not identify the precise knowledge pupils need to learn, meaning pupils do not develop detailed knowledge and skills equally well across all subjects. The school should ensure the curriculum sets out key knowledge and skills in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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