The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
94%
Capacity
164
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 164 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 175 places).
Ofsted has rated The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elaine Bedford, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9119th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 48 in South Kesteven.
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 25 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Kesteven, The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby 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 | High Street, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 8LB |
| Headteacher | Elaine Bedford |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 164 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 164 / 175 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9119th of 13,686
Nationally
848th of 1,353
In East Midlands
32nd of 48
In South Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
56%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
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Contact Information
High Street, Grantham
South Kesteven, NG31 8LB
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