Castle Wood Academy vs Mercer's Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 890 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
Mercer's Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
157 students
| Measure | Castle Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands | Mercer's Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1317 of 1,516 | #1511 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13916 of 15,697 | #15644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 272 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 75.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web | mercerswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Castle Wood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 4.0).
- •Castle Wood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 29%).
- •Castle Wood Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Castle Wood Academy is the larger school with 272 students compared with 157.
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 Mercer's Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Wood Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 4.0 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 Castle Wood Academy and Mercer's Wood Academy?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Wood Academy: 272. Mercer's Wood Academy: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Wood Academy and Mercer's Wood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castle Wood Academy is 1317th of 1,516 and Mercer's Wood Academy is 1511th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).