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The Gainsborough Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.2 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
722
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.0, the school performs in the top 87% nationally, indicating some strengths in academic achievement. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas that need development, so it's essential to consider how this may impact your child's educational experience.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other3.7%
Black African1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.40896, -0.75570 · DN21 1PB
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145954
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gainsborough Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Gainsborough Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2024.
Is The Gainsborough Academy a good school?
The Gainsborough Academy scores 4.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Gainsborough Academy in GCSEs?
The Gainsborough Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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