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The Gainsborough Academy

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The Gainsborough Academy

Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PB

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
722
Ages
11-16
FSM
60.5%
Attainment 8
38.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.7%
Basics 9-5
24.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.8%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
1.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.6%
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About The Gainsborough Academy

The Gainsborough Academy is a secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.0. The school has around 722 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Gainsborough Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Sept 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Dec 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Gainsborough Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Gainsborough Academy

What is The Gainsborough Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Gainsborough Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Gainsborough Academy's latest exam results?
The Gainsborough Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Gainsborough Academy located?
The Gainsborough Academy is a secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (DN21 1PB).
How many pupils attend The Gainsborough Academy?
The Gainsborough Academy has around 722 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Gainsborough Academy with other schools?
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