Crosby Primary School
Scunthorpe, DN15 6AS · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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41st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 1,984 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crosby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for dodgeball, cricket, BSL, Horrible Histories, Hama Beads, hockey, baking, festive crafts, drawing, craft, singing, junk modelling, and "Draw Along With Me". Sports include volleyball, bench ball, basketball, rounders, and ball skills. Trips visit the Hands On History Museum, Visual Arts Centre, Annie Fannie Panto, National Justice Museum, Nottingham, and Glanford Park. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 535 pupils against a stated capacity of 577. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 4
What Ofsted said about Crosby Primary School
Overview
Crosby Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘happy’ and ‘proud to be wonderfully unique’, benefiting from a culture of ‘mutual respect’ and ‘calm and orderly’ behaviour. Leaders maintain high expectations for pupil success and well-being, supported by an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a diverse community where they ‘celebrate their differences’ and feel ‘valued and cared for’.
- The school employs a ‘systematic approach to reading’, supporting pupils well, including those speaking English as an additional language.
- Staff make ‘new knowledge clear’ through effective explanations, and lessons typically begin with a recap of prior learning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with ‘carefully adapted’ lessons ensuring access to the curriculum.
- The ‘personal development programme’ is praised, covering topics such as ‘healthy relationships’, ‘online safety’, and career aspirations.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not ‘define precisely what knowledge pupils should know and when this should be taught’, hindering progress.
- Assessment is not used ‘systematically enough’ in some lessons, meaning ‘misconceptions are not addressed quickly enough’.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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