Compare The Gainsborough Academy and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

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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?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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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 secondary schools: The Gainsborough Academy (Secondary) in Gainsborough; The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough (Secondary) in Gainsborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Gainsborough Academy and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and community school type located around Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 3 (The Gainsborough Academy), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Gainsborough Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 1,850, typical FSM 35–40%, range 10–15%–60–65%; all within the Wickersley Partnership Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Gainsborough Academy DN21 1PB	The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough DN21 2ST
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Community school
Location	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1PB	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2ST
Latest Ofsted	3 18 Sep 2024	2 29 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1230
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Selective
Trust / Local authority	Wickersley Partnership Trust	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.thegainsboroughacademy.org.uk	www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone	01427612411	01427612354
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Gainsborough Academy

DN21 1PB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1PB
Ofsted: 3 18 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wickersley Partnership Trust
Website: www.thegainsboroughacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01427612411

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

DN21 2ST

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2ST
Ofsted: 2 29 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01427612354

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.

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