Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School
Scunthorpe, DN17 3LT · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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49th 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 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, English & Reading, Makaton Sign Language, Chill & Chat, Science, Photography, and Life Skills clubs. The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club, with an EYFS & KS1 trip to The Deep.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 99. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, safe, and proud, driven by an ambition for them to be ‘agents of change’. Leaders have effectively improved behaviour, attendance, and personal development since the previous inspection, fostering a culture of care and high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exceptional’ behaviour and attitudes, showing high levels of respect and resilience.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional’, with pupils developing spirituality, understanding diversity, and taking assertive action in roles like well-being ambassadors.
- Staff have ‘immensely positive and nurturing relationships’ with pupils, ensuring emotional needs are met.
- The early years curriculum is well-designed to match children’s interests and prepare them for key stage 1.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with most pupils becoming ‘competent, fluent readers’ quickly.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to practise letter formation and sounds in writing to improve writing fluency.
- In the wider curriculum, lesson activities are not consistently well-matched to pupils’ needs or intended learning, meaning some are not sufficiently challenged.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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