Schools in Gainsborough
There are 26 schools in Gainsborough on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Gainsborough (18)
- Benjamin Adlard Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DN21 1DB
- Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school · DN21 3JX
- Castle Wood AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DN21 1EH
- Corringham CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · DN21 5QS
- Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · DN21 5EP
- Hemswell Cliff Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN21 5XS
- Kirton Lindsey Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DN21 4EH
- Mercer's Wood AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DN21 2PD
- Morton Trentside Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN21 3AH
- Scotter Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN21 3RY
- St George's Church of England Community Primary School, GainsboroughVoluntary controlled school · DN21 1YN
- The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN21 1TE
- The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years AcademyAcademy converter · DN21 1SW
- The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DN21 2LN
- The Marton AcademyAcademy converter · DN21 5AG
- Waddingham Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN21 4SX
- White's Wood AcademyAcademy converter · DN21 1TJ
- Willoughton Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN21 5RT
Secondary schools in Gainsborough (3)
- Kirton AcademyAcademy converter · DN21 4NN
- The Gainsborough AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DN21 1PB
- The Queen Elizabeth's High School, GainsboroughCommunity school · DN21 2ST
Nursery schools in Gainsborough (1)
- The Gainsborough Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DN21 2RR
Other phases in Gainsborough (4)
- Aegir - A Specialist AcademyAcademy special converter · DN21 1PB
- Castles EducationOther independent school · DN21 2SU
- Handel House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · DN21 2JB
- Warren Wood - A Specialist AcademyAcademy special converter · DN21 1PU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Gainsborough?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 26 open schools with a Gainsborough address (as of 5 June 2026), including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Gainsborough guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Gainsborough?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.