Mercer's Wood Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Mercer's Wood Academy
Address: Ropery Road
Town/City: Gainsborough
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: DN21 2PD
Telephone Number: 01427 612572
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Tall Oaks Academy Trust Ltd
Sponsor: Tall Oaks Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Kieran Ola
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 157 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 75.8%

Location and administration

URN: 139332
DfE Number: 925/2008
UKPRN: 10040570
UPRN: 10034696581
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: West Lindsey (E07000142)
Constituency: Gainsborough (E14001243)
Electoral Ward: Gainsborough North (E05009641)

Easting & Northing: 480965E, 390811N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 30.77" N 0° 47' 0.11" W
Plus Code: 9C5XC658+CM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Christopher Allbones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Anita Rose Helen Gledhill - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Miss Claire Law - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Sarah Moss - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 June 2030.
  • Kieran Ola - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Kelly Regan - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mr Andre Ryan - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Miss Suzanne Sutcliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Mark Weaver - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2028.