Mercer's Wood Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ropery Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2PD |
| Phone | 01427612572 |
| Reference Number | 139332 |
Mercer’s Wood Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, going from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all areas assessed. The school fosters a supportive and caring environment which enables pupils to thrive and develop positive relationships with staff and peers. Children display happiness and pride in their school, demonstrating appreciation for the dedication of their teachers and a strong commitment to learning. Leaders have established high expectations and a clear curriculum that is aligned with pupils’ learning needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.15%
Girls: 50.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 73.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.7% |
| African | 7.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership has led to significant school improvement.
- Pupils exhibit good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
- The curriculum is well-structured and communicates clear learning objectives.
- Teachers effectively assess and reinforce pupils' learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
- Established a caring and supportive school environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some reading materials do not match the phonetic knowledge of all pupils, affecting their reading progress.
- A significant number of pupils are persistently absent, impacting their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Gainsborough Nursery School
North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2RR |
0.17 miles |
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2LN |
0.46 miles |
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Handel House Preparatory School
The Northolme, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2JB |
0.55 miles |
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Castle Wood Academy
The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH |
0.55 miles |
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Morton Trentside Primary School
Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Morton Trentside Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3AH |
0.61 miles |
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PU |
1.07 miles |
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White's Wood Academy
Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TJ |
1.16 miles |
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SW |
1.2 miles |
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Baines Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TE |
1.24 miles |
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Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB |
1.43 miles |
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN |
1.69 miles |
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Beckingham Primary School
The Limes, Beckingham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4QN |
1.98 miles |
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Walkeringham Primary School
Millbaulk Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4LL |
2.79 miles |
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Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5EP |
3.03 miles |
|
Misterton Primary and Nursery School
Grovewood Road, Misterton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4EH |
3.14 miles |
|
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JX |
3.73 miles |
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Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Middle Street, Corringham, Corringham Ce Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5QS |
3.86 miles |
|
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Sturton Road, South Wheatley, North Wheatley C of E Primary, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9DH |
4.32 miles |
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Sturton CofE Primary School
Church Street, Sturton-le-Steeple, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9HQ |
4.49 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Mill Road, Gringley-on-the-Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4QT |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST |
0.36 miles |
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Castles Education
12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU |
0.38 miles |
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Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
1.12 miles |
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The Gainsborough Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
1.15 miles |