Schools in GAINSBOROUGH, East Midlands (2025)
21 schools · 4,830 students · 11 local authority, 8 academy, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 185.
GAINSBOROUGH, in East Midlands, has 21 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,830 students. By level there are 18 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 11 local authority, 8 academy, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across GAINSBOROUGH's schools is 185, below the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
17 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough (87.0, top 10% of secondary schools nationally), followed by The Marton Academy (79.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Morton Trentside Primary School (55.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough (1,139 students), The Gainsborough Academy (767 students), Castle Wood Academy (272 students).
Ranked schools in GAINSBOROUGH
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 187The Queen Elizabeth's High School, GainsboroughGainsborough · Local authority Secondary62.5 Attainment 8 · 1,139 students
- 280The Marton AcademyGainsborough · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 355Morton Trentside Primary SchoolGAINSBOROUGH · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 443Scotter Primary SchoolGainsborough · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
- 532Benjamin Adlard Primary SchoolGainsborough · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 629Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England SchoolGainsborough · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 122 students
- 728Corringham CofE VC Primary SchoolGainsborough · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 827Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolGainsborough · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 926The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary SchoolGainsborough · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 1020Castle Wood AcademyGainsborough · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 272 students
- 1116The Gainsborough AcademyGainsborough · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 767 students
- 1213The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary SchoolGainsborough · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 1310The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years AcademyGainsborough · Academy Primary– · 231 students
- 147St George's Church of England Community Primary School, GainsboroughGainsborough · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 155White's Wood AcademyGainsborough · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 164Mercer's Wood AcademyGainsborough · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 157 students
- 173Castles EducationGainsborough · Independent All-through6.0 Attainment 8 · 93 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Gainsborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 87.0 Top 10% | 62.5 Attainment 8 | 1,139 |
| 2 | The Marton Academy Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.5 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 3 | Morton Trentside Primary School GAINSBOROUGH · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 4 | Scotter Primary School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.7 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 247 |
| 5 | Benjamin Adlard Primary School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 6 | Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 29.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 122 |
| 7 | Corringham CofE VC Primary School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 8 | Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 27.1 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 9 | The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 25.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 10 | Castle Wood Academy Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 272 |
| 11 | The Gainsborough Academy Gainsborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.8 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 767 |
| 12 | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 13.3 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 13 | The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 0–7 | Academy | 10.3 Lower 50% | – | 231 |
| 14 | St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 6.9 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 15 | White's Wood Academy Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 4.6 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 16 | Mercer's Wood Academy Gainsborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 4.0 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 157 |
| 17 | Castles Education Gainsborough · All-through · Ages 7–16 | Independent | 2.7 Lower 50% | 6.0 Attainment 8 | 93 |
Other schools in GAINSBOROUGH
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Waddingham Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
57 students
Willoughton Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
42 students
Hemswell Cliff Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
36 students
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
Compare the top 4 schools in GAINSBOROUGH side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in GAINSBOROUGH?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the highest-ranked school in GAINSBOROUGH with a Success Index (England) of 87.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in GAINSBOROUGH?
GAINSBOROUGH has 21 schools (2 secondary, 18 primary, 1 all-through) educating 4,830 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in GAINSBOROUGH?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in GAINSBOROUGH is 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.