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Mercer's Wood Academy
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.4 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
177
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a notable 98% ranking in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates strong academic foundations. However, the performance in achieving higher standards is a concern, as no pupils reached this level. Overall, while parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school's position above 8% of others suggests a reasonable level of local confidence.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
Black African7.3%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.8%
traveller_irish2.8%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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53.40791, -0.78352 · DN21 2PD
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139332
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercer's Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mercer's Wood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Mercer's Wood Academy a good school?
Mercer's Wood Academy scores 8.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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