Benjamin Adlard Primary School vs The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 0–7
231 students
| Measure | Benjamin Adlard Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1103 of 1,516 | #1456 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11921 of 15,697 | #15232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 234 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 128.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.benjaminadlard.anthemtrust.uk/ | www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Adlard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 10.3).
- •Benjamin Adlard Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 231.
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 Benjamin Adlard Primary School better than The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Benjamin Adlard Primary School ranks higher (31.5 vs 10.3 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 Benjamin Adlard Primary School and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benjamin Adlard Primary School: 234. The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benjamin Adlard Primary School and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy rank in East Midlands?
Benjamin Adlard Primary School is 1103rd of 1,516 and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is 1456th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).