Castle Wood Academy vs The Gainsborough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 968 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
The Gainsborough Academy
Gainsborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
767 students
| Measure | Castle Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1317 of 1,516 | #304 of 329 |
| National rank | #13916 of 15,697 | #3782 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 272 | 767 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 767 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 63.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web | www.thegainsboroughacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Wood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 15.8).
- •The Gainsborough Academy is the larger school with 767 students compared with 272.
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 The Gainsborough Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Wood Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 15.8 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 The Gainsborough Academy?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Wood Academy: 272. The Gainsborough Academy: 767. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Wood Academy and The Gainsborough Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castle Wood Academy is 1317th of 1,516 and The Gainsborough Academy is 304th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).