Compare Castle Wood Academy and St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Castle Wood Academy (Primary) in Gainsborough; St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough (Primary) in Gainsborough; The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy (Primary) in Gainsborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castle Wood Academy, St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough and The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 2 (Castle Wood Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Castle Wood Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–70–75%; all within the TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	Castle Wood Academy DN21 1EH	St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough DN21 1YN	The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy DN21 1SW
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1EH	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1YN	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SW
Latest Ofsted	2 1 May 2024	2 23 Jan 2024	1 5 Nov 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	315
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk	www.gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk	www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01427811516	01427612553	01427613483
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Castle Wood Academy

DN21 1EH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1EH
Ofsted: 2 1 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Website: castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk
Telephone: 01427811516

St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

DN21 1YN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1YN
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01427612553

The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

DN21 1SW

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

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

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.