St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1YNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough is a primary school in Gainsborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 14th of 16 primary schools in Gainsborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 23 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
This school is an integral part of the community. Parents share that the school is not just for children but for their families as well. Pupils talk about smiling and making newcomers feel welcome. They are polite and respectful. Pupils feel safe and develop excellent relationships with staff. The school is a place of high aspiration for all. The vision 'reach for the stars' underpins everything in the school. Pupils are prepared for their next steps thanks to the education they receive at St George's. The provision for pupils' personal development is the golden thread that runs through school life. Pupils take part in a range of activities related to their skills and interests. They learn to sew, sing and grow food on the school's allotment. Pupils develop their character here. They take on responsibilities as members of the school and food councils. Pupils visit the local residential home to build relationships with its residents and play a part in the life of the community. Older pupils are buddies to younger pupils, supporting them through their school experiences. Pupils celebrate one another's achievements. They applaud enthusiastically when the rewards bell rings in the dining hall signalling a pupil's success.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, the work that teachers provide does not help pupils to learn the ambitious goals of the curriculum. As a result, in some instances, not all pupils leave lessons with the knowledge they need for future learning. The school should ensure that all teachers have the necessary knowledge and strategies to Gainsborough 3 provide work that helps pupils to learn the knowledge and skills as outlined in the school's curriculum.
- The school has not ensured that there are consistent opportunities for pupils to develop their writing across the curriculum. This means that pupils' writing skills do not always develop as well as they could. The school should ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to learn and apply their writing skills well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
189 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| White's Wood Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Handel House Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Marsh
- Phone
- 01427612553
- Address
- Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1YN
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 131490
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.