The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SW |
| Reference Number | 138330 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 221 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.01%
Girls: 42.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 20 | 59 |
| 2 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.1% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2025-06-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2014-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Gainsborough Hillcrest Community Infant and Nursery School | ||
| 2009-10-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-10-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| Name | Distance |
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White's Wood Academy
Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TJ |
0.09 miles |
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Baines Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TE |
0.14 miles |
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PU |
0.18 miles |
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN |
0.55 miles |
|
Handel House Preparatory School
The Northolme, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2JB |
0.65 miles |
|
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB |
0.72 miles |
|
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2LN |
0.79 miles |
|
Castle Wood Academy
The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH |
0.89 miles |
|
The Gainsborough Nursery School
North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2RR |
1.16 miles |
|
Mercer's Wood Academy
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD |
1.2 miles |
|
Morton Trentside Primary School
Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Morton Trentside Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3AH |
1.69 miles |
|
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5EP |
2.04 miles |
|
Beckingham Primary School
The Limes, Beckingham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4QN |
2.92 miles |
|
Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Middle Street, Corringham, Corringham Ce Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5QS |
3.05 miles |
|
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JX |
3.65 miles |
|
Walkeringham Primary School
Millbaulk Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4LL |
3.98 miles |
|
Sturton CofE Primary School
Church Street, Sturton-le-Steeple, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9HQ |
4.3 miles |
|
Misterton Primary and Nursery School
Grovewood Road, Misterton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4EH |
4.33 miles |
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North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Sturton Road, South Wheatley, North Wheatley C of E Primary, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9DH |
4.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
0.52 miles |
|
The Gainsborough Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
0.77 miles |
|
Castles Education
12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU |
0.9 miles |
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST |
1.21 miles |