Mercer's Wood Academy vs Morton Trentside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer's Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
157 students
Morton Trentside Primary School
GAINSBOROUGH · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Mercer's Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands | Morton Trentside Primary School GAINSBOROUGH, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1511 of 1,516 | #543 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15644 of 15,697 | #6908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 157 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 75.8% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | mercerswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web | www.mortontrentside.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Morton Trentside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 4.0).
- •Morton Trentside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 29%).
- •Morton Trentside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Morton Trentside Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 157.
- •Mercer's Wood Academy is a academy school while Morton Trentside 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 Mercer's Wood Academy better than Morton Trentside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Morton Trentside Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 4.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mercer's Wood Academy and Morton Trentside Primary School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and GAINSBOROUGH in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mercer's Wood Academy: 157. Morton Trentside Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mercer's Wood Academy and Morton Trentside Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mercer's Wood Academy is 1511th of 1,516 and Morton Trentside Primary School is 543rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).