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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 120606

The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon

Voluntary aided school · Sleaford · NG34 0NA

Ages 2–11 · 69 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

5.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-01-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)50%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.8%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.6%
Enrolments in measure
84

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill66%

69 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
69
Boys / girls
35 / 34
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
69 / 105 (66%)
Free school meals
36.2%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Lincoln
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Federation
Horizon Schools Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Foston

Location

Address
West Road, Pointon
Postcode
NG34 0NA
Town
Sleaford
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Grantham and Bourne
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, 69 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 36.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Lincoln.

Open schools in Sleaford
21
Primary schools in Sleaford
16
Academies among open schools in Sleaford
57% (12)
Open schools in NG34
23
Primary in NG34
16
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Primary in Lincolnshire LA
280

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SleafordNear NG34

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Foston
Telephone
01529240465
Website
www.stgilbertspointon.co.uk

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