Gedney Church End Primary Academy, Spalding

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that it is vital to give our children as many different learning experiences as possible to ensure they are well-equipped to succeed in today's rapidly changing society. Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children's specific needs and interests in mind and is built on the firm foundations of providing our children with excellent English and Maths skills."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Gedney Church End Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Gedney Church End Primary Academy as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Gedney Church End Primary Academy are Fleet Wood Lane School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 75% maths); Long Sutton County Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 45% reading, 55% maths); Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy (1.9 miles, 67% reading, 60% maths); and The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths).

Gedney Church End Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Gedney Church End Primary Academy is one of 11 schools run by Voyage Education Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (38.3%) received SEN support and 8 (17%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gedney Church End Primary Academy.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary Magdalene Church (adjacent), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

In 2024/25, Gedney Church End Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.