White's Wood Academy
Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
White's Wood Academy is a primary school in Gainsborough for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 16th of 16 primary schools in Gainsborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 July 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 July 2022
This is a happy school and pupils feel safe. Pupils are welcoming. They get on well with each other. Pupils are very well cared for by staff. Typically, one pupil commented, 'We have really nice teachers, they care about us, and they do their best to look after us'. Pupils are proud of their school. Leaders and staff set high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils' behaviour is good. The school has a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Pupils say that bullying is rare. Adults deal with it quickly when it does occur. Pupils appreciate the varied experiences and opportunities the school offers. For example, they like the gardening, singing and well-being clubs. Pupils appreciate the range of sports on offer, including, tennis, keep-fit, archery, tag-rugby and cricket. They learn to understand equality and respect differences. Most parents and carers are very positive about the school. They recognise the improvements in recent years. They appreciate the care provided. As one parent put it, 'This school has been fantastic. We have found the school to be both supportive and approachable. The staff have good relationships with children, ensuring they build their resilience and have adults they can trust'.
What the school should improve
- Parts of some foundation subject curriculums are not as ambitious as they should be. Pupils are not consistently challenged in all aspects of these subjects. Leaders must ensure that all aspects of subject curriculums are suitably demanding.
- Too many pupils are absent or persistently absent, especially pupils with SEND. This has a negative impact on their learning. Leaders should take further actions to improve attendance.
- Pupils do not understand the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty. They are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they should be. Leaders must ensure pupils have opportunities to understand all aspects of the fundamental British values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near White's Wood Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Handel House Preparatory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Bethan White
- Phone
- 01427613097
- Address
- Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 139361
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.