The Gainsborough Academy vs The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Gainsborough Academy
Gainsborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
767 students
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Gainsborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
| Measure | The Gainsborough Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands | The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #304 of 329 | #25 of 329 |
| National rank | #3782 of 4,090 | #360 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 767 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 767 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 65.4% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.9% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 62.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | 79.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.9% | 93.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | 6.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.thegainsboroughacademy.org.uk | www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 15.8).
- •The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 767.
- •The Gainsborough Academy is a academy 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 The Gainsborough Academy better than The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
On the Success Index (England), The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough ranks higher (87.0 vs 15.8 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 The Gainsborough Academy and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Gainsborough Academy: 767. The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Gainsborough Academy and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough rank in East Midlands?
The Gainsborough Academy is 304th of 329 and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is 25th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).