Gosberton House Academy, Spalding
Gosberton House Academy is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Spalding, part of University of Lincoln Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gosberton House Academy in detail
The trust
Gosberton House Academy is one of 7 schools run by University of Lincoln Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gosberton House Academy (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school and 96% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (96%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (91%).
Who goes there
55.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Gosberton House Academy has an education, health and care plan (97 of 97 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Gosberton House Academy provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gosberton House Academy.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bell PH (opposite), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
Gosberton House Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gosberton House provides an exceptionally caring environment where every child receives immediate, tailored support to help them settle and thrive. The school expertly combines high academic expectations with teaching of essential life skills, helping pupils develop independence, confidence and strategies to manage their emotions. Teachers deeply understand each child's individual needs and adapt teaching with patience and sensitivity.
Key Strengths
- Nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported with tailored provision for individual needs
- Exemplary behaviour and positive learning atmosphere supported by consistent routines and effective emotional regulation strategies
- Strong focus on communication and reading skills from early years, with many pupils becoming fluent readers
- Relentless commitment to developing life skills and independence for adulthood
- Staff expertise in SEND education shared across the trust and nationally
Areas for Improvement
- Some activity choices for pupils with higher levels of cognition do not consistently help them deepen their knowledge and skills as much as they could
- Curriculum delivery needs to reflect greater ambition for all pupils to ensure they learn as well as possible
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders maintaining an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming lessons at local leisure centre, trips to Skegness aquarium, shopping trips to local shops, academy council involvement in school design decisions
Gosberton House Academy is a special school for pupils aged 2-11 with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties, and communication needs. The school has maintained outstanding standards with a highly nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and personally.
At a Glance
55.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Gosberton House Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Gosberton House Academy is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
97 pupils
101 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Spalding
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Spalding
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
97
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Gosberton House Academy provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
97
Total Pupils
81
Boys
16
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
8.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,607
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.0%
Overall absence
25.5%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Gosberton House Academy
What are SATs results like at Gosberton House Academy?
Of the pupils at Gosberton House Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Gosberton House Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gosberton House Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Gosberton House Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Gosberton House Academy is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Gosberton House Academy?
Gosberton House Academy has around 97 pupils on roll. 56% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Gosberton House Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Gosberton House Academy provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Gosberton House Academy?
8% of sessions were missed at Gosberton House Academy in 2024/25. 25.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gosberton House Academy?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Gosberton House Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Gosberton House Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gosberton House Academy?
Gosberton House Academy is at 11 Westhorpe Road, Gosberton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)