Handel House Preparatory School vs The Gainsborough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km 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
The Gainsborough Academy
Gainsborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
767 students
| Measure | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #304 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3782 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 44 | 767 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 767 |
| Free school meals | – | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 63.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | www.handelhouseschool.com | www.thegainsboroughacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gainsborough Academy is the larger school with 767 students compared with 44.
- •Handel House Preparatory School is a independent school while The Gainsborough 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 The Gainsborough 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 The Gainsborough Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handel House Preparatory School: 44. The Gainsborough Academy: 767. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handel House Preparatory School and The Gainsborough Academy rank in East Midlands?
Handel House Preparatory School is unranked and The Gainsborough Academy is 304th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).