The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Lovelidge (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Benjamin Adlard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benjamin Adlard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benjamin Adlard Primary School?
Benjamin Adlard Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benjamin Adlard Primary School take?
Benjamin Adlard Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benjamin Adlard Primary School?
Benjamin Adlard Primary School is in Gainsborough, DN21 1DB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benjamin Adlard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benjamin Adlard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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