North Scarle Primary School
Lincoln, LN6 9EY · Lincolnshire · primary school
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45th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 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 — 6.5/10 against 3,685 of them, against 6.2/10 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) 2023/24 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
North Scarle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 63%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Baking/Craft, Games/Craft, and Multi-Sports clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 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 in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Multi-Sports club?
What Ofsted said about North Scarle Primary School
Overview
North Scarle Primary School is described as a “small, welcoming village school” where pupils feel “happy, safe and well cared for.” The report highlights that the school has “acted at pace” to address previous shortcomings, resulting in strong outcomes across all key judgement areas, including the quality of education and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from effective outdoor learning opportunities, such as growing vegetables and building dens, which significantly contribute to their personal development.
- Reading is “prioritised highly,” with a popular new library and consistent phonics teaching ensuring pupils gain confidence and fluency.
- Staff demonstrate “strong subject knowledge” and explain new ideas clearly, helping pupils achieve a “secure understanding” in many subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” through early identification of needs and specific, regularly reviewed targets.
- The governing body and leaders are effective, ensuring staff receive appropriate training and that workload and well-being are managed diligently.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced carefully enough, meaning pupils do not build on prior knowledge as effectively as they could.
- Some pupils struggle with foundational writing skills, such as letter formation and spelling, which hinders their ability to complete more complex writing tasks in key stage 2.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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