St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
88%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Barry, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7489th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 41 in West Lindsey.
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 25 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 74.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lindsey, St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, West Lindsey, DN21 1YN |
| Headteacher | Katie Barry |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 74.5% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 210 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7489th of 13,686
Nationally
686th of 1,353
In East Midlands
16th of 41
In West Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
61%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
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Contact Information
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough
West Lindsey, DN21 1YN
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough
West Lindsey, DN21 1YN
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