Messingham Primary School
Scunthorpe, DN17 3TN · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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14th 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 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Messingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 249 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Messingham Primary School
Overview
Messingham Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "positive, purposeful and happy" environment where pupils enjoy learning. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and have established strong community links. However, the report highlights inconsistencies in how learning is checked and gaps in pupils' understanding of certain British values.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and eager to talk about the things they enjoy doing," with bullying being rare and staff providing effective support.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff using a "carefully sequenced programme" that ensures children gain secure knowledge of letters and sounds.
- The mathematics curriculum is "carefully planned, and it is ambitious," with teachers demonstrating good subject knowledge.
- The school is "well led and managed," with leaders who are "mindful of their professional and personal well-being."
- Pupils with special educational needs access the same curriculum as their peers, with adaptations made to meet specific needs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not routinely check pupils’ learning in some subjects, meaning "gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not always identified."
- The curriculum does not develop pupils’ understanding of aspects of British values, such as democracy and the rule of law, in "sufficient depth."
- Some parents feel that communication between home and school could be improved.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" and staff who understand their responsibilities to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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