The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Gainsborough, DN21 2LN · Lincolnshire · primary school
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236th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 1,154 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an after-school club and the Kids Hang Out at Parish Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Kids Hang Out at Parish Club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming academic year?
What Ofsted said about The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have made "rapid progress" since the last inspection, creating a "calm, nurturing and friendly environment" where pupils feel safe and included. While safeguarding standards are met and behaviour is positive, the report notes that teaching quality and pupil achievement are not yet consistent across all subjects, with particular concerns regarding outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Leaders have implemented an "ambitious" and "carefully sequenced" new curriculum that prioritises language and vocabulary.
- Staff demonstrate "empathy, kindness and respect," fostering strong relationships with pupils and parents.
- Early years provision is effective, with children making a "positive start" and quickly securing phonics knowledge.
- Leaders provide effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they are fully included in school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "taught consistently well in all subjects" to secure necessary knowledge and skills.
- Leaders should continue to improve pupil achievement, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, to build "depth of knowledge."
- Leaders need to strengthen attendance efforts, specifically for disadvantaged pupils, and ensure pupils develop a deeper understanding of the school’s values and fundamental British values.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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