The St Lawrence Academy
Scunthorpe, DN15 7DF · North Lincolnshire · secondary school
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13th of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score. 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 — 5.7/10 against 371 of them, against 3.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 20 | 35% | 0.71 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.9 · 44 | 30% | 1.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.42 · 20 | 25% | 0.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The St Lawrence Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.42, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend the North Lincolnshire Museum Living History Festival and can join the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 789 pupils against a stated capacity of 825. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are below the expected progress score? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about The St Lawrence Academy
Overview
The St Lawrence Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils from a diverse community feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have established a positive culture focused on personal development, with pupils behaving extremely well and making good progress from their starting points.
Strengths
- The school is highly inclusive, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and those speaking English as an additional language, helping them "feel like they belong".
- Personal development is prioritised through a coherent programme including "character" lessons and enrichment activities, fostering "positive personal character traits".
- Pupils behave "extremely well", are polite, and bullying is rare; classrooms are described as "calm learning environments".
- Attendance is "rapidly improving" due to an evidence-informed strategy, with persistent absence decreasing.
- Staff feel "listened to" and supported by leaders who consider workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum so that achievement is "reflected in national tests".
- Teachers must consistently identify and address gaps in knowledge, as some currently "miss the chance to address misconceptions".
- Leaders should continue work to improve pupils’ attendance so that it "continues to increase".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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