The Grange Primary School
Scunthorpe, DN16 3AW · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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51st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.9/10 against 788 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
The Grange Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Book Club, Creative Writing Workshops, Glockenspiel and Booster Sessions. Sports include Multi-sports, Wheelchair Basketball, Silent Discos, Inclusive Games, Sports Week and a Family Colour Run. Arts activities feature Arts Award Discover, Arts Week and an Artist in Residence. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are in place to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Grange Primary School
Overview
The Grange Primary School is described as a "caring and welcoming school" where pupils enjoy attending and feel valued. However, the quality of education "does not prepare them as well as it should for their next steps," with inconsistent teaching and behaviour management limiting learning. Leaders are working with determination to improve, but many changes remain at an early stage.
Strengths
- Staff ensure pupils are safe and feel valued, fostering a positive atmosphere where pupils are "generally kind to each other."
- Leaders have strengthened the curriculum by clearly identifying important knowledge, and Reception staff build children’s vocabulary and communication skills well.
- Pupils benefit from community contributions, such as visiting a local care home, and clubs like gardening and music.
- Recent initiatives, including coffee mornings and cooking classes, are "strengthening the school’s relationship with the community."
- Teachers at the early stages of their career are "well supported" by leaders focused on creating a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all pupils needing reading support receive it "frequently and in a timely manner" to address gaps in fluency and confidence.
- Provide appropriate training so staff have the subject and pedagogical knowledge to teach the curriculum consistently and check pupils’ understanding systematically.
- Establish a "consistent approach" to behaviour management to reduce low-level disruption and ensure clear expectations across all classrooms.
- Strengthen the curriculum for personal development to ensure pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, including a deeper understanding of different religions.
- Build the governing body’s capacity and knowledge to effectively hold leaders to account.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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