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The Gainsborough Academy
Gainsborough·East Midlands·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edNone
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The Gainsborough Academy is a secondary academy in Gainsborough, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Gainsborough Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.81 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 29.1, 23% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 722 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 21.2%, 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.2%.
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The Gainsborough Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.81, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 29.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
23% of students at The Gainsborough Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The Gainsborough Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Gainsborough Academy is 21.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Gainsborough Academy has 722 pupils on roll.
41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
29% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
The Gainsborough Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Gainsborough Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Gainsborough Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
227/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
89/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
3
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Gainsborough Central Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Gainsborough area
1.5
Critical
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 19 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.