Gosberton Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

High Street, Gosberton, Spalding, PE11 4NWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Gosberton Academy is a primary school in Spalding for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 2nd of 30 primary schools in Spalding. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 26 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2023

Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming and inclusive school. From making cakes for a dinosaur in Reception to studying monsoons in Year 6, pupils enjoy exciting learning opportunities. They are keen to talk about their learning. Pupils' enthusiasm for school life is clear to see. Expectations for learning and behaviour are high. Pupils strive to meet these high expectations by embracing the school's HEART values (honesty, exceptional, aspirational, resilience, togetherness). These are woven throughout all aspects of school life. Pupils are friendly and courteous. They behave well in class and around the school. Pupils feel safe and happy. They say that bullying happens very rarely, and they trust staff to deal with it. Staff inspire pupils to overcome any difficulties they experience. Pupils are encouraged to join in with new activities and experiences to build their confidence. Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. These pupils receive the same learning opportunities as their peers. Most parents and carers are happy with the school. They appreciate that children and pupils are well known by staff. One parent, typical of many, said, 'My children receive personalised guidance tailored to their needs. I would happily recommend this school to anyone.'

What the school should improve

  • In many subjects, including in English and mathematics, the school's high ambition is realised. However, this is not yet the case in all subjects. As a consequence, pupils do not demonstrate the same depth of understanding and knowledge in a very small number of subjects, such as in personal, social and health education, as they do in most subjects. Leaders should ensure that pupils reach the same high levels of achievement in all subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

137 pupils on roll, with places for 135

Eligible for free school meals32.8%

32.8%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.8%

8.8%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.6%

22.6%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Gosberton Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good94% met the expected standard
Surfleet Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Clough and Risegate Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good41% met the expected standard
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Tom Baxter
Address
High Street, Gosberton, Spalding, PE11 4NW
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
144491

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.