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Gainsborough secondary schools serve this market town in West Lindsey, with 4 schools offering families a mix of selective and comprehensive education. The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the area's selective grammar school, while The Gainsborough Academy provides comprehensive education, and Castles Education offers an independent alternative. With an average Attainment 8 score of 46, local schools perform in line with the England average of 41. However, 33% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well below England's 86%. Families across Gainsborough Hill, Gainsborough Trent, and the town centre have access to both selective and non-selective options within this small but diverse educational landscape. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #2 | The Gainsborough Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
| #3 | Castles Education | Independent | All-through | 7-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • All-through • 7-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Kirton Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 3.2/10Rebuilding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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