How many pupils does Mercer's Wood Academy have?

Mercer's Wood Academy has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mercer's Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Mercer's Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does Mercer's Wood Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

29% of pupils at Mercer's Wood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Mercer's Wood Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mercer's Wood Academy is part of TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD.

Where is Mercer's Wood Academy?

Mercer's Wood Academy is located at Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD.

Mercer's Wood Academy

Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD

Good

Inspected 13 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

29%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

177

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Mercer's Wood Academy

Mercer's Wood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 177 pupils on roll. It is part of TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 75.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 177 / 210 (84%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

75.8%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

19.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

29%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

31.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.76

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

13.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.8 vs 2023/24

£45,525

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,244 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,124

Spend per pupil

£9,418

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD
Phone: 01427612572
Executive Headteacher: Kieran Ola
Website: https://mercerswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mercer's Wood Academy?: Mercer's Wood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Mercer's Wood Academy have?: Mercer's Wood Academy has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Mercer's Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?: Mercer's Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
How does Mercer's Wood Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 29% of pupils at Mercer's Wood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Mercer's Wood Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Mercer's Wood Academy is part of TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Where is Mercer's Wood Academy?: Mercer's Wood Academy is located at Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD.

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