The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (123% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- HILLCREST EARLY YEARS ACADEMY LIMITED
- Head
- Miss Samantha Stokes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Warren Wood Community School
Special school · Very close
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Academy · Very close
The Beckett School
Special school · 524m away
Aegir Community School
Special school · 842m away
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Academy · Grammar · 842m away
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Primary · 891m away
The William Harrison School, Gainsborough
Special school · 966m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy take?
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy caters for pupils aged 0 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy?
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is in Gainsborough, DN21 1SW, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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