Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
Scunthorpe, DN17 4QP · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.5/10 against 3,182 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Rock Steady, Young Voices, and the Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir, play dodgeball, football, and swimming, and attend a Pyjama Run trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 do not reach the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the after-school club? How are the choir and sports clubs organised during term time?
What Ofsted said about Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
Overview
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is described as a “happy, welcoming school at the heart of the community” where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders and governors providing strong support and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils display “good manners” and a strong ethos of teamwork, with older pupils supporting younger ones and taking on responsibilities such as serving food.
- The curriculum is “engaging” and carefully sequenced, with teachers using effective questioning and assessment strategies to deepen understanding.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics consistently, and systems are in place to help pupils who fall behind “catch up quickly.”
- Personal development is well planned, helping pupils to be “kind, resilient and thoughtful” while learning about diversity and relationships in age-appropriate ways.
- Staff feel “greatly supported by leaders and governors in managing their workload,” contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, leaders must ensure teachers enable pupils to develop a “practical understanding of number” before moving on to more complex, abstract tasks.
- Learning plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) require more precise targets that accurately reflect the support received and clearly state what pupils need to learn next.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems in place for staff to raise concerns and appropriate referrals made to external partners.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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