The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon

About The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon

The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon, is a small state primary in Lincolnshire that outperforms the local authority average on the headline KS2 measure. In the 2023/24 academic year, 67% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lincolnshire average of 57% for primary schools. That ten-point gap places the school in the top half of its local authority, ranking 20th out of 48 primary schools in South Kesteven and 77th out of 280 across the whole county. Nationally, it sits in the 38th percentile, which is a solid mid-table result for a school of just 68 pupils. The school also performs well on higher-level attainment, with 20% of children achieving the higher standard in reading, writing and maths — a figure that suggests strong stretch for those who are ready for it. With a Progress 8 score not available for primary, the KS2 average scores of 102 in both reading and maths give a clearer picture: these are above the national baseline of 100, confirming that pupils typically leave the school with secure foundations.

The school’s Ofsted rating of Good was confirmed in a graded inspection in January 2024, and it has held that rating consistently since at least its previous inspection in 2014. All five inspected categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — were judged Good. This consistency is reassuring for parents, especially given the school’s small size, where leadership and teaching quality can be more variable. The KS2 results back up the inspection narrative: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, and 67% did so in reading and writing. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.8%, well above the national average, so these outcomes are particularly notable. The school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, but the attainment data alone suggests that children generally arrive at and leave the school with solid academic grounding.

The school offers a nursery provision for children from age two, making it a genuine all-through primary for families in the Pointon area. Facilities include a library, sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, a chapel and a forest school, which is a strong offering for a school of this size. Clubs range from book club and chess to eco club and drama, and the sports programme includes football, cricket, swimming, rounders and athletics. The school has specific SEND provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Admissions for 2025/26 show the school was not oversubscribed: it offered 15 places, received 9 total applications, and made 8 first-preference offers. This suggests there is capacity, and families looking for a Church of England primary with strong academic outcomes, a broad enrichment programme and a genuinely small community feel should find it a realistic and appealing option.

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