Gosberton Academy
99%
Capacity
134
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Gosberton Academy
Gosberton Academy, a state primary in South Holland, Lincolnshire, delivers academic results that sit well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lincolnshire average of 57% for primary schools. That is a 17 percentage point gap, placing the school comfortably ahead of the typical primary in the area. The school also performs strongly on higher-level attainment: 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, while 30% did so in maths and 26% in reading. Average scaled scores in reading and maths both sit at 108, above the national benchmark of 100. These results have earned Gosberton Academy a ranking in the top 25% of primary schools nationally, and 6th out of 32 schools in the South Holland district.
The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, awarded an overall rating of Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The inspection report highlights particular strength in early years provision, which was graded Outstanding, while quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received Good ratings. The school is led by headteacher Tom Baxter and has 134 pupils on roll, very close to its capacity of 135. With 32.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage, yet its outcomes suggest effective support for all pupils. The school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs.
Gosberton Academy is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 57 applications for 20 places, a ratio of 2.85 applicants per place, with 19 offers made to first-preference families out of 25 first-preference applications. This suggests strong local demand. Facilities include a music room, dining hall, forest school area, ICT suite and sports hall, with a broad range of sports on offer such as athletics, cross country, swimming, cricket, football, tennis and dance. Clubs include coding, chess, film club, choir, book club and drama. This is a school that combines solid academic results with a wide extracurricular offer, making it a strong choice for families in the South Holland area who want a state primary with a proven track record of improvement and good local reputation.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | High Street, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 4NW |
| Headteacher | Tom Baxter |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 135 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2944th of 13,686
Nationally
255th of 1,353
In East Midlands
6th of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.8%
- Mixed5.2%
- White (other)3.0%
- Asian2.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
High Street, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 4NW
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