The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Grantham, NG31 8LB · Lincolnshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
175th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 2,894 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to close the gap between current results and the national median? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Overview
The St Sebastian’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “very welcoming and inclusive” with a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering an environment where pupils feel cared for and behave well.
Strengths
- A “rigorous approach to teaching phonics” ensures pupils learn to read effectively, with a well-structured curriculum and consistent support for those falling behind.
- The “values-based approach to behaviour management” is consistently applied, resulting in pupils who are “kind and thoughtful” with minimal low-level disruption.
- Support for pupils with SEND is “strong,” with clear individual plans enabling them to quickly become independent learners.
- Leaders have designed an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” that identifies key knowledge, with significant improvements noted in mathematics.
- Children make a “strong start in the early years foundation stage,” settling quickly into routines supported by well-organised classrooms and thoughtful activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop consistent systems to check pupils’ knowledge in a few foundation subjects to address gaps in learning.
- Staff in some subjects lack understanding of prior learning units; leaders should ensure teachers are aware of previous content to address knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are vigilant, training is regular, and rigorous reporting systems allow leaders to act quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of NG31 8LB, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT