Castles Education vs Handel House Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 468 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castles Education
Gainsborough · Independent all-through · Ages 7–16
93 students
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Castles Education Gainsborough, East Midlands | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #329 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #4069 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 93 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 44 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 48.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 14.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.castleseducation.co.uk | www.handelhouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •Castles Education is the larger school with 93 students compared with 44.
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 Castles Education 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 Castles Education and Handel House Preparatory School?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castles Education: 93. Handel House Preparatory School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castles Education and Handel House Preparatory School rank in East Midlands?
Castles Education is 329th of 329 and Handel House Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).