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The Gainsborough Nursery School

West Lindsey, DN21 2RRNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Gainsborough Nursery School

The Gainsborough Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, currently educating 116 children aged two to four. This is a mixed-gender setting with no religious character, led by headteacher Laura Cook. The school operates below its capacity, which suggests there is room for more families to apply. Free school meal eligibility data is not provided here, so it is difficult to compare the school’s intake with local or national averages, but the fact that the school is not oversubscribed may indicate a more balanced or less pressured admissions process than some other nurseries in the area. Within Lincolnshire, there are only two nurseries rated Outstanding out of five total state nurseries of this type, so Gainsborough sits in a relatively small local market. The school’s nursery provision is its sole focus, and it does not offer boarding or older year groups, making it a straightforward early years option for local families.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorth Marsh Road, Gainsborough, West Lindsey, DN21 2RR
HeadteacherLaura Cook
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils116
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Dance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gainsborough Nursery School

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