Gedney Church End Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 18 of its 47 pupils (38.3%) were getting SEN support and 8 (17%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 47 pupils
- Ofsted: Inadequate
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
38.3% get SEN support
18 of 47 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
17% have an EHC plan
8 of 47 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty8
- Social, emotional and mental health7
- Speech, language and communication7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 47 (places for 105)
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Baxter
- Part of
- Voyage Education Partnership
- Free school meals
- 70.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 151306
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Special measures. Rated Inadequate, March 2023
Ofsted has placed this school in special measures.
Rated Inadequate at its last graded inspection, in March 2023.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Church End, Gedney, Spalding, PE12 0BU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Three Chestnuts Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.9 miles
- Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School Independent · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 5.1 miles
- Marshland High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 8.4 miles
- Terrington St Clement Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 9.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Fleet Wood Lane School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.9%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.9 miles
- Long Sutton County Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 17.9%, EHC plans 4% 1.7 miles
- Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.2%, EHC plans 6.7% 2.0 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Gedney Church End Primary Academy
How many pupils at Gedney Church End Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 18 of the 47 pupils (38.3%) were getting SEN support and 8 (17%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Gedney Church End Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (8 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (7 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Gedney Church End Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Gedney Church End Primary Academy?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Gedney Church End Primary Academy?
You can ask for Gedney Church End Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Gedney Church End Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Marshland High School, about 8.4 miles away.
Where is Gedney Church End Primary Academy?
Church End, Gedney, Spalding, PE12 0BU, in Lincolnshire.
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