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

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Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Gainsborough, DN21 5EP

173 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

34.10% FSM %

92 Boys

81 Girls

About Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Woolley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lincolnshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	West Lindsey
Parliamentary Constituency	Gainsborough
Ward	Lea
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10079254
URN	120625
Data Last Updated	21-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Julia Bowdler	Chair of Governors	27/09/2023	31/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Waplington	Chair of Governors	06/12/2023	05/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Rebecca Bishop	Governor	10/02/2025	09/02/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sandra Carter	Governor	27/11/2023	04/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Farrow	Governor	20/03/2017	26/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graham Foyle-Twining	Governor	15/07/2025	04/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Beth Martin	Governor	30/04/2021	29/04/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Sue Metcalfe	Governor	06/12/2023	05/12/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Tori Parker	Governor	14/05/2025	13/05/2029	Elected by parents
Dr Maria Prior	Governor	17/01/2022	16/01/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Ravinder Saib	Governor	11/11/2024	10/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Turner	Governor	31/07/2023	25/11/2025	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB

Schools Nearby

St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

2.42 km • Gainsborough

Other

Benjamin Adlard Primary School

2.59 km • Gainsborough

Other

The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

3.29 km • Gainsborough

Other

Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

3.33 km • Gainsborough

Other

The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

3.4 km • Gainsborough

Other

White's Wood Academy

3.43 km • Gainsborough

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

How many pupils does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School have?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 173 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

The Headteacher at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is Mrs Sarah Woolley.

Where is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School located?

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is at The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, DN21 5EP, in the Lincolnshire local authority, East Midlands.

Does Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

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

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Woolley

The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, DN21 5EP

01427612827

www.olive-anderson.lincs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 120625

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026