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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SW, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.0 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
221
Capacity
180
Ages
0–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to early years education, catering to children aged 0-7. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 54% of schools, limited published data on academic performance makes it essential for prospective parents to visit and gather more information.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other5.9%
Black African3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.39809, -0.75958 · DN21 1SW
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138330
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy a good school?
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy scores 54.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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