Scartho Junior Academy
Grimsby, DN33 2DH · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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11th of 42 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score, 48 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,182 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scartho Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 specific trips are planned for the next academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Scartho Junior Academy
Overview
Scartho Junior Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils benefit from a holistic education that prioritises both academic achievement and wider personal development. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils act maturely, conduct themselves well, and hold leadership roles that contribute to the community. Leaders’ vision is being realised through an ambitious curriculum that effectively links subjects and prepares pupils for their next steps in education.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well academically and possess a "strong understanding" of the "ambitious academic curriculum," talking confidently about their knowledge.
- Teachers implement the curriculum effectively, regularly revisiting knowledge and adapting teaching based on assessments, while providing good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading for pleasure is "promoted well," with staff modelling reading and recommending texts, alongside targeted support for early readers.
- The school integrates personal development throughout the curriculum, using initiatives like residential trips and well-being lessons to help pupils "regulate their own behaviours consistently."
- Attendance is "well promoted," with leaders analysing data to identify patterns and working closely with families to address absence.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach phonics "consistently well," as an increasing number of pupils require support and some staff lack expertise, leading to inconsistency in implementation.
Safeguarding
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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