Gainsborough White's Wood Academy - Find a school

Phase
Junior
Age range
7 to 11
School size
240
Headteacher
Mrs S Wilson
Address
Whites Wood Lane
Gainsborough
Lincs
DN21 1TJ
Telephone
01427 613097
School email address
whiteswoodoffice@talloaksacademy.co.uk
School website
Church school
No
Academy
Yes
Category
Academy
Admission authority
Governing body
Published admission number
60
2024 oversubscription criteria
  1. A Child in Public Care and those previously in public care as defined by the school admissions code, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
  2. A sibling on roll at the time of application.
  3. Straight line distance from the home to the school, priority given to those living closest.

If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. 

See the full admissions policy for definitions, mid-year admissions or other academic years.

2025 oversubscription criteria
  1. A Child in Public Care and those previously in public care as defined by the school admissions code, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
  2. A sibling on roll at the time of application.
  3. Straight line distance from the home to the school, priority given to those living closest.

If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. 

See the full admissions policy for definitions, mid-year admissions or other academic years.

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School admissions arrangements

To lodge an appeal you must do so directly with the school following this link: Gainsborough White's Wood Academy appeal link

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Department for Education Number
9252207