Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Benjamin Adlard Primary School is a primary school in Gainsborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 3rd of 16 primary schools in Gainsborough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 17 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 March 2026
This is a wonderful gem of a school that pupils feel incredibly happy and proud to attend. Most pupils are disadvantaged, have special educational needs and/or disabilities or are known to social care. They absolutely thrive and achieve because of the expert care and high-quality education they receive. Pupils, including pupils who face barriers, attend well. They arrive at school with a smile. Pupils describe their school as a 'wonderful place of learning'. Staff recognise and address any barriers to learning that pupils may face. Classrooms fizz with pupils' enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge. Pupils are prepared well for their next steps in learning. Pupils and children in the early years behave impeccably. They have marvellous manners. Pupils know that staff have exceedingly high expectations of them. They are absolutely clear about the rules and routines to follow. Specialist support and care are on hand if they need a little more help to manage their feelings and to behave well. Children in the early years rapidly develop the independence they need. Classrooms are calm and magnificent places of learning. Pupils do not fear bullying or harassment. They have trusted staff to turn to who give immediate and skilful help. Pupil anti-bullying ambassadors act as excellent role models for their peers. Pupils learn about equality and fundamental British values, which helps them understand the importance of mutual respect. Pupils in the role of 'Captain Kindness' help to reward their peers for their unselfish acts in supporting others. Social times are happy and safe. Disadvantage is not viewed as a barrier to success. Pupils' aspirations are raised. All pupils experience broader opportunities that widen their experience and talents. They are excited and ambitious for their futures. They are an absolute credit to the community.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue the highly effective work to ensure that pupils make the progress through the curriculum needed to achieve consistently well and typically achieve above-average outcomes in national tests and examinations over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 255
Schools near Benjamin Adlard Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| White's Wood Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Handel House Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Lovelidge
- Phone
- 01427612562
- Address
- Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1DB
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 138063
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.