The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Pennell Street, Lincoln, LN5 7TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 14th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2024, report published 11 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2024
The dedication of all staff in promoting pupils' well-being and successful achievement is transforming the lives of pupils at this highly inclusive school. An exceptional ethos of care, commitment and unwavering high expectation permeates every aspect of the school's work. As one parent, typical of many, said: 'This is an incredible school where the vision and values are lived out on a daily basis by the whole school community.' Pupils know they are well cared for. They say they 'love' coming to school, often welcomed by 'Sparks', the school's therapy dog. The quality of education is exceptionally strong. The school's curriculum connects high-quality academic learning alongside a prodigious programme for pupils' personal development. Pupils are inspired to learn because of the deliberately planned opportunities for enrichment, including talks by guest speakers, residential visits and trips. Staff make sure that pupils' learning is brought to life. Opportunities for pupils to take part in wider clubs and activities are plentiful. Pupils' attitudes towards learning are exemplary. They live up to the values the school teaches them. As one pupil said, and many echoed, 'We don't need rules here. It's the values we live by, and they will last all our lives.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emily Mayer
- Phone
- 01522880071
- Address
- Pennell Street, Lincoln, LN5 7TA
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120563
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.