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The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby Catchment Area

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

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is a voluntary aided primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 164 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

164

Pupils

175

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?

The catchment area for The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby: 175 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby has a published admission number of 175 places. 164 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 175, Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25% of pupils at The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby: School Information

Full address
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, NG31 8LB
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
25% of pupils
DfE URN
120601

Other Primary Schools in Grantham

If The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby

What is the catchment area for The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?

The catchment area for The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby oversubscribed?

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby 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 The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby cover?

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is a primary school in Grantham, 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 The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?

The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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