Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Crewe, North West CW2 7NH · Cheshire East
#1458 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#11255 of 15,697 nationally
About Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy primary located in Crewe, in the Cheshire East local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 417 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 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1458th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 417; capacity filled 92.7%.
There are 31 schools in Crewe; Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy ranks 16th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)28.3%
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 & Nursery Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 417
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 28.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Oaks Academy
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students · 158 m away
Vine Tree Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students · 415 m away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
642 students · 424 m away
Edleston Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 456 m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
558 students · 496 m away
Ruskin Community High School
Crewe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
713 students · 589 m away
Wistaston Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students · 673 m away
Pebble Brook Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
330 students · 977 m away
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
474 students · 1.4 km away
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
299 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
Aldwyn Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
Waterloo Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
416 students
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Pendle Primary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy a good school?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy has a Success Index (England) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1458 of 2,286 in North West. 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 & Nursery Academy rank in North West?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy ranks #1458 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #11255 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy had 417 students in 2025.
Is Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.