The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
251
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 251 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Crossland, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7671st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 48 in South Kesteven.
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 21 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Chess, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Kesteven, The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Gonerby Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 8HQ |
| Headteacher | Amanda Crossland |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 251 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 251 / 330 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7671st of 13,686
Nationally
701st of 1,353
In East Midlands
26th of 48
In South Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gonerby Road, Grantham
South Kesteven, NG31 8HQ
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