St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe, DN17 4HL · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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13th 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 — 7.5/10 against 4,063 of them, against 7.2/10 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) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing an intake above its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Norbert’s Catholic Voluntary Academy continues to be a good school, described as being “at the heart of its community” with “exceptionally positive” parental feedback. Pupils enjoy learning, resulting in attendance much better than the national average, and benefit from a “calm and orderly environment” where they feel safe and respected.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, are polite, and possess an “exceptionally strong sense of equality” regarding human rights.
- The curriculum is “well-organised” and “carefully sequenced,” ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND follow the same path as their peers.
- Teachers provide “very effective support” for SEND pupils, with parents noting the school “goes over and above in meeting the needs of SEND pupils.”
- High-quality training ensures teachers deliver phonics and reading effectively, with books “well matched to pupils’ abilities.”
- Staff workload is managed well, and all staff “enjoy working in the school.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the school is not consistently delivering the ambitious goals described in curriculum plans, meaning pupils’ understanding is not extended as much as it could be.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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