Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
URN: 120625 • Gainsborough DN21 5EP
Overview
- Name
- Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
- URN
- 120625
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Woolley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01427612827
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Grove, Gainsborough DN21 5EP
Summary
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in the rural village of Lea, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. With a current enrolment of 173 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school serves a diverse community, including children from surrounding areas such as Knaith and Upton. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging and individuality, guided by its mission statement: "Being Different; Belonging Together."
The curriculum at Frances Olive Anderson is designed to be exciting and enriched, addressing both academic and emotional needs. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and the community to ensure that all children make progress from their starting points. The school promotes resilience and encourages pupils to become active voices for change, grounded in a strong Christian ethos.
Frances Olive Anderson Primary School has been rated 'Good' by OFSTED, particularly noted for its outstanding personal development, behaviour, and welfare. The school also engages in international projects, enhancing the learning experience through global connections.
The curriculum at Frances Olive Anderson is designed to be exciting and enriched, addressing both academic and emotional needs. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and the community to ensure that all children make progress from their starting points. The school promotes resilience and encourages pupils to become active voices for change, grounded in a strong Christian ethos.
Frances Olive Anderson Primary School has been rated 'Good' by OFSTED, particularly noted for its outstanding personal development, behaviour, and welfare. The school also engages in international projects, enhancing the learning experience through global connections.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 3-24 (download)
- Download and print term dates (download)
- school brochure 202 (download)
- stay-safe-online-Summer (download)
- Term Dates 2022-23 - Amended Bank Holidays (download)
- Term Dates 2023-2024 (download)
- W App (download)
- whatsapp (download)
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
- 210
- Pupils
- 173
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 34.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 173 | 92 | 81 | 210 | 34.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 167 | 88 | 79 | 210 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 97 | 86 | 210 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 97 | 86 | 210 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 93 | 85 | 210 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 176 | 90 | 86 | 210 | 18.20 |
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