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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

West Lindsey, DN21 1SWPrimaryAges 0–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy sits within the Lincolnshire local authority, a state primary for children aged 0 to 7. Among the county's 280 primary schools, it is not among the very highest-ranked peers; those are Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School. However, the school stands out for its distinctive early years focus and its clear popularity with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 66 applications for just 41 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.61, with all 39 first-preference applicants being offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the West Lindsey area, particularly for families seeking provision from nursery age upwards. The school's nursery provision is a key feature, and its mixed-gender, non-religious character makes it a broad community school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range0 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeapham Road, Gainsborough, West Lindsey, DN21 1SW
HeadteacherSamantha Stokes
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity221 / 180 (123% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallLibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsNetballGymnasticsFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.