The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
About The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School is a state primary in Lincoln that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. With 264 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is operating well above its intended size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44. 4%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand is fierce: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school offered 29 places and received 103 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3. 55. Of those, 55 were first-preference applications, meaning only around half of families who put it as their top choice secured a place. This level of competition places it among the most sought-after primaries in Lincolnshire.
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- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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