Best Primary Schools in Gainsborough
21 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Gainsborough, 21 primary schools (D1) educate 3,280 pupils (D4) with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.64 (D8).
- Ofsted rated 85.0% of primary schools in Gainsborough as Good or Outstanding (D2), with 1 Outstanding and 16 Good out of 20 inspected (D3).
- Primary schools in Gainsborough have 45.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals (D5) and 14.8% with special educational needs (D7), compared to national averages.
- Gainsborough primary schools spend £9,215 per pupil (D9), with 48.1% of pupils meeting the KS2 expected standard (D10) and 17.4% experiencing persistent absence (D11).
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Gainsborough, DN21 1PB
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.2%
Pupils141
P/T Ratio9.2
The Marton Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 5AG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence5.0%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio18.3
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 3JX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence7.6%
Pupils130
P/T Ratio20.1
HC
Hemswell Cliff Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 5XS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected30%
Absence6.5%
Pupils35
P/T Ratio5.8
Willoughton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 5RT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence4.2%
Pupils44
P/T Ratio8.8
MT
Morton Trentside Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 3AH
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence4.6%
Pupils183
P/T Ratio21.8
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Gainsborough, DN21 1SW
Academy · Primary · Ages 0–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.0%
Pupils221
P/T Ratio21.3
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 1DB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence5.7%
Pupils232
P/T Ratio17.2
Castle Wood Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 1EH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence5.6%
Pupils280
P/T Ratio19.4
Mercer's Wood Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 2PD
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected27%
Absence9.2%
Pupils177
P/T Ratio16.4
SG
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 1YN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence7.3%
Pupils184
P/T Ratio18.0
Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 5QS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.5%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio20.0
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 5EP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.5%
Pupils173
P/T Ratio20.6
TG
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 1TE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence5.8%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio20.9
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 1PU
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence8.2%
Pupils118
P/T Ratio12.3
White's Wood Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 1TJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected36%
Absence5.5%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio20.5
WP
Waddingham Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gainsborough, DN21 4SX
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected19%
Absence4.8%
Pupils73
P/T Ratio13.1
CE
Castles Education
Gainsborough, DN21 2SU
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils114
P/T Ratio–
HH
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough, DN21 2JB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils46
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 21 primary schools in Gainsborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Gainsborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 85% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 48% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,215 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.