Best 3 Primary schools in Gainsborough – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy (Primary) in Gainsborough; Castle Wood Academy (Primary) in Gainsborough; St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough (Primary) in Gainsborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy, Castle Wood Academy and St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough. They are primary phase and academy converter, academy sponsor led and voluntary controlled school type located around Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 2 (Castle Wood Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Castle Wood Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–70–75%; all within the TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy DN21 1SW	Castle Wood Academy DN21 1EH	St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough DN21 1YN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SW	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1EH	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1YN
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Nov 2014	2 1 May 2024	2 23 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	420	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk	castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk	www.gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone	01427613483	01427811516	01427612553
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

DN21 1SW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1SW
Ofsted: 1 5 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01427613483

Castle Wood Academy

DN21 1EH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1EH
Ofsted: 2 1 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Website: castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk
Telephone: 01427811516

St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

DN21 1YN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1YN
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01427612553

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.