Gainsborough Primary School
#1209 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#8127 of 15,697 nationally
About Gainsborough Primary School
Gainsborough Primary School is a academy primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 198 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1209th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 198; capacity filled 47.1%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Gainsborough Primary School ranks 879th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)58.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gainsborough Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 198
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 58.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 47.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gainsborough Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
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Rokeby School
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473 students · 974 m away
East London Arts & Music
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Curwen Primary School
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810 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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198 students
Farnborough Primary School
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198 students
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St Ann's CE Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gainsborough Primary School a good school?
Gainsborough Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 49.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1209 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gainsborough Primary School rank in London?
Gainsborough Primary School ranks #1209 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #8127 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gainsborough Primary School?
Gainsborough Primary School had 198 students in 2025.
Is Gainsborough Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gainsborough Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Gainsborough Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gainsborough Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.