Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School vs The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 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
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 0–7
231 students
| Measure | Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1206 of 1,516 | #1456 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12789 of 15,697 | #15232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 185 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 37.8% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 128.3% |
| 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.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 10.3).
- •The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is the larger school with 231 students compared with 185.
- •Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a local authority school while The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is a academy 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 The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School ranks higher (27.1 vs 10.3 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 Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
About 3.3 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. The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy rank in East Midlands?
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School is 1206th of 1,516 and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is 1456th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).