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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Baines Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TE, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
201
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With 98% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite its Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement.' While the percentage of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 57%, which places it in the top 70% nationally, only 3% reach higher standards, indicating room for academic growth. Overall, parents can feel confident in the supportive environment, though they may want to consider the school's current performance in terms of academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
White Other2.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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53.39938, -0.75710 · DN21 1TE
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120492
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School a good school?
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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