How many pupils attend Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 185 pupils on roll.

Does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87% of pupils at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2A sibling will be attending the school when the child is due to start
3Applicants living in the parishes of Lea, Knaith, Kexby, Upton or Gate Burton.
4Whether the child's parent is a member of staff employed for at least two or more years at the time of application, or if they are employed to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable shortage.
5Straight line distance from home to the school, priority will be given to the child living closest.

If two applications tie: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

Admission authority: Governing body. School category: Aided.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 185 pupils on roll.
What ages does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School take?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School located?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is located in Gainsborough, DN21 5EP, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: When Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. A sibling will be attending the school when the child is due to start; 3. Applicants living in the parishes of Lea, Knaith, Kexby, Upton or Gate Burton, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.
What is the largest ethnic background at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87% of pupils at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2A sibling will be attending the school when the child is due to start
3Applicants living in the parishes of Lea, Knaith, Kexby, Upton or Gate Burton.
4Whether the child's parent is a member of staff employed for at least two or more years at the time of application, or if they are employed to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable shortage.
5Straight line distance from home to the school, priority will be given to the child living closest.

If two applications tie: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

Admission authority: Governing body. School category: Aided.

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 185 pupils on roll.
What ages does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School take?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School located?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is located in Gainsborough, DN21 5EP, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: When Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. A sibling will be attending the school when the child is due to start; 3. Applicants living in the parishes of Lea, Knaith, Kexby, Upton or Gate Burton, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.
What is the largest ethnic background at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87% of pupils at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Lea Pre-School & Kids Club

Nursery

Good

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How places are decided at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

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