Castle Wood Academy vs Handel House Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Castle Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1317 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #13916 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 272 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 48.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web | www.handelhouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •Castle Wood Academy is the larger school with 272 students compared with 44.
- •Castle Wood Academy is a academy school while Handel House Preparatory School is a independent 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 Castle Wood Academy better than Handel House Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle Wood Academy and Handel House Preparatory School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Wood Academy: 272. Handel House Preparatory School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Wood Academy and Handel House Preparatory School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Wood Academy is 1317th of 1,516 and Handel House Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).