Beckingham Primary School vs The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckingham Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
255 students
| Measure | Beckingham Primary School Doncaster, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1459 of 1,516 | #1425 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15257 of 15,697 | #14898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 85 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Doncaster | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beckinghamschool.co.uk/ | www.parishchurch.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.3 vs 9.9).
- •The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 29%).
- •The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 85.
- •Beckingham Primary School is a local authority school while The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beckingham Primary School better than The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School ranks higher (13.3 vs 9.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beckingham Primary School and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckingham Primary School: 85. The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckingham Primary School and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Beckingham Primary School is 1459th of 1,516 and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is 1425th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).