The Gainsborough Academy Catchment Area
The Gainsborough Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 722 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
722
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
60%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
The Gainsborough Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Gainsborough 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 →The Gainsborough Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PB
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 60.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145954
Other Secondary Schools in Gainsborough
If The Gainsborough Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gainsborough are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Gainsborough Academy
Is The Gainsborough Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Gainsborough Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 722 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Gainsborough Academy? ▾
Admission to The Gainsborough 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 The Gainsborough Academy cover? ▾
The Gainsborough Academy is a secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Gainsborough Academy? ▾
The Gainsborough Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.