Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryChurch of England

PrimaryAges 3–1150 pupils

Low Road, Gainford, DL2 3DRWebsite01325730274

50 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils50

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Pupils50

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

50 / 100 (50%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~6*

Head Teacher

Mrs Karen Whitaker

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

2.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.9%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.3%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support16.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (20%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (10%)

Other1 pupils (10%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (10%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (10%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (10%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)3

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)6

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils50

Free school meals16.0%

English as additional language0.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.0%

White Other4.0%

Mixed White & African4.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

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