The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
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School information
| URN | 138330 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 0-7 |
| Headteacher | Principal Samantha Stokes |
| Trust | HILLCREST EARLY YEARS ACADEMY LIMITED |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DN21 1SW |
| Latest pupils | 221 |
| FSM eligible | 50.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SW
https://www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.ukView local authority page1427613483| DfE number | 2208 |
| UKPRN | 10037771 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 22 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2025 |