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Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4–11

Age range

173

Pupils

210

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is managed by Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School — School Information

Full address
The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, DN21 5EP
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
34.1% of pupils
DfE URN
120625

Other Primary Schools in Gainsborough

If Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gainsborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School oversubscribed?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School cover?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a primary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.