The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
URN: 138330 • Gainsborough DN21 1SW
Overview
- Name
- The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
- URN
- 138330
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HILLCREST EARLY YEARS ACADEMY LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lewis Commander (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01427613483
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heapham Road, Gainsborough DN21 1SW
Summary
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 221 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and independence, ensuring that each child leaves with cherished memories and foundational skills for future learning.
The academy's ethos is built around five core values: Memories, Ambitious Aspirations, Growth, Independence, and Courage. These principles guide the educational approach, promoting a safe space for children to take risks and learn from their experiences. The staff is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and supporting the academic, social, and physical development of each child.
Hillcrest Early Years Academy places significant emphasis on the partnership between home and school, recognizing its importance in a child's overall development. The school actively engages with families and the community, creating a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at [Hillcrest Early Years Academy](https://www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk).
The academy's ethos is built around five core values: Memories, Ambitious Aspirations, Growth, Independence, and Courage. These principles guide the educational approach, promoting a safe space for children to take risks and learn from their experiences. The staff is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and supporting the academic, social, and physical development of each child.
Hillcrest Early Years Academy places significant emphasis on the partnership between home and school, recognizing its importance in a child's overall development. The school actively engages with families and the community, creating a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at [Hillcrest Early Years Academy](https://www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.uk).
Useful links
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Welcome Back 2025/26 (download)
- Issue 6- Summer 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough (70.2)
- Marton Primary School (62.9)
- Waddingham Primary School (59.7)
- Corringham CofE VC Primary School (59.6)
- The Marton Academy (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HILLCREST EARLY YEARS ACADEMY LIMITED
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 50.60
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 126 | 95 | 315 | 50.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 237 | 126 | 111 | 315 | 54.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | 123 | 117 | 315 | 56.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 240 | 123 | 117 | 315 | 56.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 252 | 129 | 123 | 315 | 55.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 315 | 51.60 |
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