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

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 2–1168 pupils

West Road, Pointon, NG34 0NAWebsite01529240465

Good68 pupilsAges 2–11

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Pupils68

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Pupils68

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

68 / 105 (65%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~8*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sophie Foston

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 50%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence18.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.1%

Permanent exclusion rate1.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support19.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.4%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (38%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (13%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (6%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)2

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils68

Free school meals36.8%

English as additional language5.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British83.8%

Unclassified7.4%

White Other2.9%

Traveller Irish2.9%

Mixed White & Asian2.9%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£9,563

total expenditure per pupil

+£2,163 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,759

Support staff£1,729

Premises£424

Energy£197

Learning resources£997

Income per pupil£9,271

2023-24

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