The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon
West Road, Pointon, Sleaford, NG34 0NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon is a primary school in Sleaford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 14th of 14 primary schools in Sleaford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 13 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School is caring and inclusive. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils say that teachers help them to learn new things. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. In lessons, they work well together. There are clear routines that pupils follow. This ensures that the school is calm and orderly. Pupils behave well in lessons and at playtimes and lunchtimes. During playtime, they enjoy playing different games together. Pupils feel safe in school. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils know they have staff in school they can talk to if they have any concerns. Many pupils spoke positively about how the school has supported them. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that the school would deal with any issues if they did occur. Pupils enjoy taking part in the school council. They know that the school will listen to their ideas to improve the school. Many pupils enjoyed being part of the school choir last term. The school has listened to pupils' views about the extra-curricular activities they would like. The school is planning to introduce these extra-curricular activities soon.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always check that pupils use correct punctuation and spelling. This means some pupils repeat punctuation and spelling errors. Some pupils do not always produce high-quality work. This means some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that all teachers model how pupils should present their work and make clear the expectations for using correct punctuation and spelling so that all pupils produce high-quality work. School, Pointon 3
- The school does not currently provide a range of extra-curricular activities for pupils. This means pupils do not always have opportunities to develop their talents and interests. The school should ensure that it provides a range of opportunities for pupils to nurture and develop their talents and interests.
- Some parents say that the school does not always communicate well with them. The school is aware of this and has started to develop more effective communication with parents. The school should ensure that it continues to improve how it communicates with parents.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingborough Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brown's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Osbournby Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Clough and Risegate Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophie Foston
- Phone
- 01529240465
- Address
- West Road, Pointon, Sleaford, NG34 0NA
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120606
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.