Bottesford Junior School
Scunthorpe, DN16 3PB · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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31st 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 the 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bottesford Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 263 pupils against a stated capacity of 258. 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
Since the results for the expected standard are below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils who are not meeting these benchmarks? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Bottesford Junior School
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While the school is described as “warm and nurturing” with “respectful and trusting” relationships, weaknesses in curriculum design and assessment mean pupils do not build “rich bodies of knowledge” in all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy to attend” and behaviour is “good,” with children being “polite and welcoming” and “extremely supportive of one another.”
- The school sets “high expectations” for all groups, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff have received training to support reading development, with clear systems to check sounds and provide extra support if pupils “fall behind.”
- The curriculum offers opportunities for pupils to learn about safety, including internet safety, and to take responsibility for roles such as the “Thomson Team.”
- Staff feel there is a “supportive team ethos” and the school takes care to consider workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify “important knowledge” in subjects where it is currently missing, so pupils’ learning can “build securely over time.”
- The school needs a “rigorous process” to evaluate how well the curriculum is delivered, as current oversight is insufficient.
- Assessment strategies must be improved so that gaps in knowledge are “swiftly identified and addressed” and used to inform future teaching.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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