South Ferriby Primary School
Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6HU · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,224 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Ferriby Primary School 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 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in badminton, swimming, dance, cross country, tag rugby, cricket, and hockey. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about South Ferriby Primary School
Overview
South Ferriby Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as "warm and welcoming," where pupils are safe, behave well, and achieve very well across the curriculum. Leaders have maintained high aspirations, ensuring a highly productive learning environment with strong governance and staff support.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and considerate," with "exemplary" behaviour and respectful relationships with adults.
- The early years provision is effective, with adults using "skilful questioning" to extend understanding and address learning gaps.
- Leaders place a "sharp focus on learning to read," helping pupils quickly become "fluent readers" through accurate modelling and support.
- The school is inclusive, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum alongside peers and "achieve well."
- Governance is "extremely strong," with governors who are "highly committed" and use purposeful visits to challenge and support leaders.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils’ understanding of different faiths and cultures is "consistently accurate," as some current understanding is inaccurate and pupils are not fully prepared for life in a diverse society.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 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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