Handel House Preparatory School vs The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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 Charles Baines Community Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1232 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #13032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 44 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 189 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | www.charles-baines.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 44.
- •Handel House Preparatory School is a independent school while The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Charles Baines Community Primary 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 Handel House Preparatory School and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School?
About 1.1 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 Charles Baines Community Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handel House Preparatory School and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Handel House Preparatory School is unranked and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School is 1232nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).