Gainsborough Primary School is a community school serving families in London and the wider Hackney area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school currently has 310 pupils on roll and offers learning opportunities tailored to the needs of the community.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 14 June 2023, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.