Mercer's Wood Academy Catchment Area
Mercer's Wood Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5–11
Age range
177
Pupils
210
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Mercer's Wood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Mercer's Wood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Mercer's Wood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 73.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139332
Other Primary Schools in Gainsborough
If Mercer's Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gainsborough are the next closest alternatives.
Scotter Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 3RY
Waddingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 4SX
Willoughton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 5RT
Hemswell Cliff Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 5XS
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 1TE
Corringham CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN21 5QS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mercer's Wood Academy
Is Mercer's Wood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Mercer's Wood Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 177 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Mercer's Wood Academy? ▾
Admission to Mercer's Wood Academy is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Mercer's Wood Academy cover? ▾
Mercer's Wood Academy is a primary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Mercer's Wood Academy? ▾
Mercer's Wood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.