Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Scunthorpe, DN15 6HP · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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42nd 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 — 2.0/10 against 1,562 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| 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.
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%, 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 238. 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Overview
Scunthorpe C of E Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive and happy school” where “everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated.” The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all rated as Good, while personal development is rated as Outstanding.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils debating important issues with “great maturity” and celebrating what unites them despite diverse backgrounds.
- Early reading is “taught well,” with staff effectively trained and pupils having “regular opportunities to read with an adult.”
- The school is “highly inclusive,” offering translators for new arrivals and ‘family dining’ to ensure “everyone has someone to sit with.”
- Behaviour is strong, with “respectful relationships” underpinning the school and bullying being “rare.”
- Leaders provide “precise support programmes” for pupils new to English and those with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- In subjects where curriculum thinking is new, teachers do not consistently follow planned curricula, leading to “gaps in their understanding.”
- “Too many pupils are persistently absent,” meaning they are “missing out on important learning.”
- Governors are “not always rigorous enough” in challenging leaders on outcomes and attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being “relentless in ensuring that pupils get the help they need to stay safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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