Handel House Preparatory School vs The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 295 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
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
255 students
| Measure | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1425 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #14898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 44 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 255 |
| Free school meals | – | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| 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 | www.parishchurch.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 44.
- •Handel House Preparatory School is a independent school while The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School 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 Parish Church 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 Parish Church Primary School?
About 295 m 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 Parish Church Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handel House Preparatory School and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Handel House Preparatory School is unranked and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is 1425th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).