Leys Farm Junior School
Scunthorpe, DN17 2PB · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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39th 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 — 2.9/10 against 1,756 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Leys Farm Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2023 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Leys Farm Junior School
Overview
Leys Farm Junior School is described as a place where pupils feel "like one big family," characterised by "positive, respectful and trusting" relationships. The inspection confirms that the school is "Good" across all categories, with leaders having successfully raised expectations and prioritised reading to support pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and feel "listened to and valued" in a "warm and welcoming learning environment."
- Leaders have made reading a priority, implementing a phonics programme that helps pupils "quickly do so" in catching up with peers.
- The curriculum is "more ambitious," with teachers using "skilful questioning" to ensure understanding and checking that pupils remember what they have been taught.
- Pupils demonstrate an "exceptional understanding of differences" and are "tolerant of others," showing maturity in discussing diverse family units.
- Staff feel "very well supported by leaders," with workload and well-being treated as a "high priority."
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as art and design, "essential knowledge that pupils should learn is not clearly identified," preventing pupils from building effectively on prior knowledge.
- In some subjects, including mathematics, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not supported to access the curriculum as well as they could be," causing them to lose focus.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff training is regular, concerns are reported timely, and robust records are maintained.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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