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Mercer's Wood Academy

West Lindsey, DN21 2PDPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,369
of 13,686 nationally

About Mercer's Wood Academy

Mercer's Wood Academy, a state primary in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The inspection gave Good marks across the board, including for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. However, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more complex story. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, just 27% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is significantly below the local authority average of 57% for similar schools. The school’s ranking within West Lindsey reflects this: it sits 39th out of 41 primary schools in the area, placing it in the bottom 5% locally and the bottom 3% nationally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRopery Road, Gainsborough, West Lindsey, DN21 2PD
HeadteacherDavid Coleman
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils177
Free School Meals (FSM)73.4%
School Capacity177 / 210 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubGardeningCodingDramaChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Mercer's Wood Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.