Handel House Preparatory School vs The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Gainsborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
| Measure | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #25 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #360 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 44 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 79.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.handelhouseschool.com | www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 44.
- •Handel House Preparatory School is a independent school while The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough 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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
About 1.0 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 Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handel House Preparatory School and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough rank in East Midlands?
Handel House Preparatory School is unranked and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is 25th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).