The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 53.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Louise Simmonds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Baines Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Primary · Very close
The Beckett School
Special school · 334m away
Warren Wood Community School
Special school · 488m away
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Academy · 488m away
Aegir Community School
Special school · 677m away
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Academy · Grammar · 677m away
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Primary · 983m away
The Gainsborough Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School?
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School take?
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School?
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School is in Gainsborough, DN21 1TE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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