Beckingham Primary School vs The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.7 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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Gainsborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
| Measure | Beckingham Primary School Doncaster, East Midlands | The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1459 of 1,516 | #25 of 329 |
| National rank | #15257 of 15,697 | #360 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 85 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 79.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Doncaster | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beckinghamschool.co.uk/ | www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 9.9).
- •The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 85.
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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
On the Success Index (England), The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough ranks higher (87.0 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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckingham Primary School: 85. The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckingham Primary School and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough rank in East Midlands?
Beckingham Primary School is 1459th of 1,516 and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is 25th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).