Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
URN: 120619 • Gainsborough DN21 3JX
Overview
- Name
- Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
- URN
- 120619
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karl Duke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01427628342
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Gainsborough DN21 3JX
Summary
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 130 pupils and a capacity of 189. The school is guided by Christian values, including Friendship, Courage, Hope, Thankfulness, Compassion, and Trust, which underpin its ethos and educational approach. The Headteacher, Mr Duke, emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration with parents and carers to support children's development.
The school has a strong focus on literacy, with a Reading-Inspired Curriculum designed to foster a love of reading among students. This commitment to reading is evident in the school's environment, which features dedicated reading spaces and regular visits from authors. Blyton Cum Laughton has received positive feedback from parents, highlighting the supportive atmosphere and the effective integration of learning across various subjects.
Since its establishment, the school has maintained a strong connection with the local community and neighbouring schools, striving to provide a well-rounded education that nurtures the social, spiritual, and emotional growth of its pupils. The school has achieved successful Ofsted inspections, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards.
The school has a strong focus on literacy, with a Reading-Inspired Curriculum designed to foster a love of reading among students. This commitment to reading is evident in the school's environment, which features dedicated reading spaces and regular visits from authors. Blyton Cum Laughton has received positive feedback from parents, highlighting the supportive atmosphere and the effective integration of learning across various subjects.
Since its establishment, the school has maintained a strong connection with the local community and neighbouring schools, striving to provide a well-rounded education that nurtures the social, spiritual, and emotional growth of its pupils. The school has achieved successful Ofsted inspections, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards.
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Nearby alternatives
- The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough (70.2)
- Marton Primary School (62.9)
- Waddingham Primary School (59.7)
- Corringham CofE VC Primary School (59.6)
- The Marton Academy (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 189
- Pupils
- 130
- Boys
- 67
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 40.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 130 | 67 | 63 | 189 | 40.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 136 | 75 | 61 | 189 | 34.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 131 | 79 | 52 | 189 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 131 | 79 | 52 | 189 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 77 | 54 | 189 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 74 | 58 | 189 | 15.20 |
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