SchoolScoresWhite's Wood Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TJ
01427 613097 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 July 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
50 pupils in this year group.
30% — 29 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 32 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 44% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 44% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.5% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Gainsborough. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.4% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Handel House Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St George's CofE Community Primary School, Gainsborough 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benjamin Adlard Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Wood Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mercer's Wood Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morton Trentside Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frances Olive Anderson CofE (Aided) Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is White's Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
White's Wood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 July 2022.
How did White's Wood Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139361.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.