Handel House Preparatory School vs Mercer's Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 882 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
Mercer's Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
157 students
| Measure | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands | Mercer's Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1511 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #15644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 44 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 157 |
| Free school meals | – | 75.8% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | www.handelhouseschool.com | mercerswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Mercer's Wood Academy is the larger school with 157 students compared with 44.
- •Handel House Preparatory School is a independent school while Mercer's Wood 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 Handel House Preparatory School better than Mercer's Wood Academy?
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 Handel House Preparatory School and Mercer's Wood Academy?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handel House Preparatory School: 44. Mercer's Wood Academy: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handel House Preparatory School and Mercer's Wood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Handel House Preparatory School is unranked and Mercer's Wood Academy is 1511th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).