Gainsborough primary schools deliver solid academic foundations, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, slightly above England's 82%. The Marton Academy, Morton Trentside Primary School, and Benjamin Adlard Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 83% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard—nearly double the England average of 8%—reflecting strong support for top performers. With 20 primary schools serving this Lincolnshire market town, families have access to well-established local schools with close community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Castle Wood Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Corringham CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
| N/A | Castles Education | Independent | All-through | 7-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Handel House Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 3.9/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 7-16 years
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hemswell Cliff Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Marton Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Morton Trentside Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #4 | St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #13 | White's Wood Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Mercer's Wood Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Benjamin Adlard Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Scotter Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Waddingham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Willoughton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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