Berkeley Primary School
Scunthorpe, DN15 8AH · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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27th of 54 primary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score, 62 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.0/10 against 2,470 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Berkeley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 583 pupils against a stated capacity of 669. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Berkeley Primary School
Overview
Berkeley Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders uphold a vision of ‘every child, every chance, every day’, fostering an environment where pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’ and achieve well. The school prioritises personal development, helping pupils to ‘find their voice’ and become skilled communicators.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-considered offer for personal development’, including leadership roles and opportunities to discuss views confidently.
- Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics effectively, and pupils ‘learn to read with increasing confidence, fluency and understanding’.
- The early years curriculum is designed to match children’s interests, with adults using ‘carefully selected vocabulary’ to support communication.
- The school has a ‘clear understanding of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, identifying needs quickly and providing family support.
- Governors ‘play an active role in school life’, providing effective challenge and support to leaders.
Areas to improve
- The school should make checks on curriculum implementation to ensure pupils learn key knowledge, as there are ‘inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is taught in some subjects’.
- Key knowledge must be clearly identified in all subjects, particularly where content is still being refined, to ensure pupils’ knowledge is secure.
- Staff must consistently understand and implement the behaviour policy to address ‘low-level behaviour that is not challenged’ during lessons and unstructured time.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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