Gosberton House Academy
URN: 143257 • Spalding PE11 4EW
Overview
- Name
- Gosberton House Academy
- URN
- 143257
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katharine Saywell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01775840250
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 11 Westhorpe Road, Spalding PE11 4EW
Summary
Gosberton House Academy is a specialist primary academy located in Spalding, Lincolnshire, catering primarily to children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and additional learning, communication, sensory, and social needs. The school aims to provide a happy and stimulating environment where each child can achieve their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and creative, allowing dedicated staff to offer a range of experiences that promote lifelong learning.
The academy follows the National Autistic Society’s SPELL approach, ensuring that students feel safe and secure while their sensory, academic, social, and emotional needs are met. With a current enrolment of 99 pupils and a capacity of 101, the school emphasizes close collaboration with parents and carers to support children's development of interests, independence, and confidence.
Gosberton House Academy also values community involvement, offering opportunities for outdoor learning and engagement with local events. The school has a commendable history, having evolved from its origins in 1953 to become a key resource for children with special educational needs in the area.
The academy follows the National Autistic Society’s SPELL approach, ensuring that students feel safe and secure while their sensory, academic, social, and emotional needs are met. With a current enrolment of 99 pupils and a capacity of 101, the school emphasizes close collaboration with parents and carers to support children's development of interests, independence, and confidence.
Gosberton House Academy also values community involvement, offering opportunities for outdoor learning and engagement with local events. The school has a commendable history, having evolved from its origins in 1953 to become a key resource for children with special educational needs in the area.
Useful links
- University Academy Holbeach (other)
- University of Lincoln Academy Trust (other)
- Wrangle Primary Academy (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Holbeach Bank Academy (other)
- Holbeach Primary Academy (other)
- Monkshouse Primary Academy (other)
- University Academy Long Sutton (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gosberton House School (70.2)
- The Garth School (70.2)
- Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding (60.2)
- The Priory School (60.2)
- The Garth School (59.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 101
- Pupils
- 99
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 49.50
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 99 | 83 | 16 | 101 | 49.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 101 | 89 | 12 | 101 | 44.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 102 | 90 | 12 | 101 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 102 | 90 | 12 | 99 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 99 | 84 | 15 | 98 | 43.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 84 | 15 | 95 | 42.90 |
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