Located in London, Gainsborough Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 0 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gainsborough Primary School currently has around 310 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.8% boys and 43.2% girls. Around 47.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.3%. irish traveller (traveller of irish heritage) pupils make up about 17.4% , followed by other white at 14.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Berkshire Road, London, E9 5ND |
| Website: | www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02089854622 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hackney |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jenna Clark |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100225 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 0 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 320 |
| Number of Pupils: | 310 |
| Number of Boys: | 176 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 20.30% | 63 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 17.40% | 54 |
| Other White | 14.50% | 45 |
| Caribbean | 9.40% | 29 |
| African | 9.00% | 28 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.80% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 14 |
| Other Black | 4.20% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Junior School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Infant School Ballance Road , Homerton E9 5SR | - not rated | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,326 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.