Hemswell Cliff Primary School
Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, DN21 5XSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hemswell Cliff Primary School is a primary school in Gainsborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 12th of 16 primary schools in Gainsborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 15 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils know that Hemswell Cliff Primary School is a safe place where they can learn and flourish. As one pupil commented, 'The school may be a small population, but gives us much more than you could ever imagine!' Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. This is clearly communicated to pupils and their families. Pupils' behaviour is good. Teachers manage the behaviour of pupils with complex needs expertly. Pupils know what bullying is. They said that the acronym learned in lessons, 'STOP' (several times on purpose), helped them to recognise bullying behaviour. Pupils said that school was a 'safe and kind place'. School leaders take their role in addressing social disadvantage seriously. They ensure that pupils receive opportunities to enrich their learning. Pupils play musical instruments, attend the theatre, work with local artists and play lots of different sports. Pupils relish these experiences. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive expert support. Pupils with SEND are quickly identified. They benefit from a carefully structured curriculum. Teachers challenge and nurture pupils so that they succeed. Pupils are happy to attend this highly inclusive school.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in a few foundation subjects is not carefully enough planned and sequenced. This limits the progress that pupils can make. Leaders must make sure that the curriculum in all foundation subjects is carefully planned so that pupils acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. These pupils miss important learning. Leaders must continue their efforts to ensure that pupils are in school and are learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
36 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Hemswell Cliff Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Normanby Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ingham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Waddingham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Corringham CofE VC Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ann Gridley
- Phone
- 01427668383
- Address
- Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, DN21 5XS
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120491
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.