The Gainsborough Academy is a secondary school in Gainsborough, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Gainsborough Academy currently has around 663 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PB |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Leng |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135666 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 663 |
| Number of Boys: | 349 |
| Number of Girls: | 314 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 970 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir Community School Gainsborough Educational Village , Sweyn Lane DN21 1PB | - not rated | 443 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beckett School White's Wood Lane , DN21 1TW | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.