Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Benjamin Adlard Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Gainsborough, DN21, in the Lincolnshire council area. It has 234 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1 area — inspected 3 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 52 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 11 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 27 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 234 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 60.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 24.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 29.74% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 7.76% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
- The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
- White's Wood Academy
- The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
- Handel House Preparatory School
- The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
- Castle Wood Academy
- Mercer's Wood Academy