Educational Establishments
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mr Luke Lovelidge |
|---|---|
| Address | Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1DB |
| Website | https://www.benjaminadlard.anthemtrust.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01427612562 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 255 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 233 (130 / 103) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 64.8% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Zara Thorpe | Chair of Local Governing Body | 16/12/2021 | 16/12/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Sean Brennan | Local Governor | 07/09/2023 | 06/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| William Grant | Local Governor | 18/05/2023 | 17/05/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Jodie Knight | Local Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Debbie McKay | Local Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Shayleen Towns | Local Governor | 27/10/2021 | 27/10/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Castle Wood Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Victoria Warburton |
|---|---|
| Address | Castle Wood Academy The Avenue Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1EH |
| Website | https://castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
| Telephone | 01427811516 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 283 (145 / 138) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 34.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Holly Anderson | Chair of Local Governing Body | 22/01/2023 | 21/01/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Janette Kennedy | Local Governor | 19/09/2023 | 18/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Sarah Moss | Local Governor | 04/07/2022 | 03/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Sara Williamson | Local Governor | 19/09/2023 | 18/09/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Rachel Woodcock | Local Governor | 23/01/2023 | 22/01/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
Castles Education
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| Headteacher | Mr Andy Fyfe |
|---|---|
| Address | Castles Education 12 Acland Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2LG |
| Website | www.castleseducation.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01427253117 |
| Type of Establishment | Other independent school (Independent schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 7 - 16) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy |
| School Capacity | 110 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 124 (104 / 20) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0.00% |
| Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No records found | ||||
Handel House Preparatory School
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| Headteacher | Mr Mark Raisborough |
|---|---|
| Address | Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2JB |
| Website | www.handelhouseschool.com |
| Telephone | 01427612426 |
| Type of Establishment | Other independent school (Independent schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 90 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 54 (28 / 26) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No records found | ||||
Mercer's Wood Academy
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| Headteacher | Mr Kieran Ola |
|---|---|
| Address | Mercer's Wood Academy Ropery Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2PD |
| Website | https://mercerswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
| Telephone | 01427612572 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 11) |
| Boarders | Not applicable |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 170 (79 / 91) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 74.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Christopher Allbones | Chair of Local Governing Body | 27/09/2023 | 30/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Claire Hobday | Local Governor | 19/05/2020 | 18/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Claire Law | Local Governor | 01/05/2022 | 30/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Kelly Regan | Local Governor | 17/06/2020 | 17/06/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Louise Simmonds |
|---|---|
| Address | The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1TE |
| Website | http://www.charles-baines.lincs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01427613812 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 205 (93 / 112) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 51.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Denise Leah | Chair of Governors | 25/03/2023 | 25/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Donna Burder | Governor | 01/09/2022 | 01/09/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Keith William Hanson | Governor | 12/07/2021 | 12/07/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Karen Mitchell | Governor | 25/09/2023 | 24/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Jessica Robson | Governor | 19/07/2021 | 19/07/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
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| Headteacher | Miss Samantha Stokes |
|---|---|
| Address | The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SW |
| Website | https://www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01427613483 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 315 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 251 (141 / 110) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 51.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Mitchell | Chair of Trustees | 10/10/2023 | 10/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Deborah Mitchell | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Thomas Padden | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Katie Padden | Trustee | 04/12/2023 | 03/12/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Paul Turner | Trustee | 11/07/2022 | 10/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Helen Villamuera | Trustee | 11/07/2022 | 10/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Phillip Walker | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Wendy Louise Walter | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
The Gainsborough Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Laura Cook |
|---|---|
| Address | The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2RR |
| Website | www.gainsboroughnursery.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01427811610 |
| Type of Establishment | Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Nursery (Ages 2 - 4) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 99 (56 / 43) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tim Elwess | Chair of Governors | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Claire Blagden | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Lucy Bradley | Governor | 03/11/2023 | 02/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Tracey Burnett | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Victoria Chapman | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Beverley Kellett | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Jason Leeks | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Lorraine Lynch | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Aga Marchewka | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Rachael Sharpe | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mr Aaron Smith | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Elected by parents |
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Rachael Eastham |
|---|---|
| Address | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2LN |
| Website | www.parishchurch.lincs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01427612554 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Lincoln |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 315 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 298 (129 / 169) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 48.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Nicola Jayne Bailey | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 30/10/2027 | Interim Executive Board |
| Mr Matthew David Boles | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 30/10/2027 | Interim Executive Board |
| Mr Sam Eden | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 30/10/2027 | Interim Executive Board |
| Mrs Gillian Fitzgibbon | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 30/10/2027 | Interim Executive Board |
White's Wood Academy
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| Headteacher | Mr Chris Fitzpatrick |
|---|---|
| Address | White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1TJ |
| Website | www.talloaksacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01427613097 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 240 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 203 (89 / 114) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 64.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anita Gledhill | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2022 | 30/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Karen Doran | Local Governor | 01/05/2022 | 30/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Laura Duggin | Local Governor | 26/03/2023 | 25/03/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Ms Kirsty Duncan | Local Governor | 01/01/2022 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Jody Mantell | Local Governor | 31/03/2023 | 30/03/2027 | Elected by parents |