The Gainsborough Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sweyn Lane Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1PB |
| Phone | 01427612411 |
| Reference Number | 145954 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 722 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 61 | 91 | 152 |
| 8 | 88 | 70 | 158 |
| 9 | 67 | 74 | 141 |
| 10 | 79 | 73 | 152 |
| 11 | 56 | 63 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 2024-09-19 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle Wood Academy
The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH |
0.6 miles |
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Baines Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TE |
0.66 miles |
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White's Wood Academy
Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TJ |
0.67 miles |
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SW |
0.77 miles |
|
Handel House Preparatory School
The Northolme, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2JB |
0.81 miles |
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PU |
0.84 miles |
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2LN |
0.99 miles |
|
The Gainsborough Nursery School
North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2RR |
1.02 miles |
|
Mercer's Wood Academy
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD |
1.15 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN |
1.26 miles |
|
Morton Trentside Primary School
Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Morton Trentside Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3AH |
1.37 miles |
|
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB |
1.46 miles |
|
Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Middle Street, Corringham, Corringham Ce Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5QS |
2.72 miles |
|
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5EP |
2.76 miles |
|
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JX |
2.92 miles |
|
Beckingham Primary School
The Limes, Beckingham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4QN |
3.12 miles |
|
Walkeringham Primary School
Millbaulk Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4LL |
3.83 miles |
|
Misterton Primary and Nursery School
Grovewood Road, Misterton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4EH |
4.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
0.24 miles |
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST |
0.93 miles |
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Castles Education
12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU |
1.08 miles |