Best 3 Primary schools in West Lindsey – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy (Primary) in Gainsborough; The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Lincoln; Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Lincoln — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy, The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School and Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 2 (Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–50–55%; all under Lincolnshire local authority.

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Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1SW
Ofsted
1 5 Nov 2014
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Lincolnshire (925)
Website
www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk
Telephone
01427613483
Phase / Type
Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 3PF
Ofsted
1 14 May 2014
Pupils
≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Lincolnshire (925)
Website
www.hackthorn.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone
01673860295
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 2UZ
Ofsted
2 1 Jul 2024
Pupils
≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Lincolnshire (925)
Website
www.ellisonboultersacademy.co.uk
Telephone
01673862392

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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