The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 73% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 73.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr David Coleman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mercer's Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mercer's Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mercer's Wood Academy?
Mercer's Wood Academy currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mercer's Wood Academy take?
Mercer's Wood Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mercer's Wood Academy?
Mercer's Wood Academy is in Gainsborough, DN21 2PD, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mercer's Wood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Mercer's Wood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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