Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School vs Handel House Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1206 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #12789 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 37.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 48.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.olive-anderson.lincs.sch.uk | www.handelhouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 44.
- •Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a local authority 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 Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School 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 Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Handel House Preparatory School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School: 185. Handel House Preparatory School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Handel House Preparatory School rank in East Midlands?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is 1206th of 1,516 and Handel House Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).