Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Scunthorpe, DN17 2NF · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.4/10 against 1,656 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Willoughby Road Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Delta Games, Delta Rugby Union Championships, and English Poetry.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 376. 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 maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How are the Delta Games integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Overview
Willoughby Road Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a “caring and nurturing environment” where pupils engage respectfully and show “positive attitudes to learning.” Leaders have significantly refined the curriculum, ensuring pupils build knowledge step by step through secure teaching practices.
Strengths
- The curriculum “precisely identifies the key knowledge and vocabulary” pupils will learn, with teaching subject-specific vocabulary and oracy as key features.
- Teachers have “secure subject knowledge” and use effective questioning to check understanding, quickly identifying misconceptions to address gaps in learning.
- The approach to phonics and reading is “well established and successful,” with clear routines and strong modelling supporting early reading skills.
- Pupils benefit from a “comprehensive” personal development offer, including leadership roles and opportunities to contribute to the local community.
- Staff consistently manage behaviour using well-established routines, resulting in pupils showing “green behaviours” and significant improvements in attendance.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils’ understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting is not secure, meaning they do not always build writing skills progressively.
- The school should continue to implement the early writing curriculum so that pupils develop their writing skills and write accurately and fluently across the curriculum.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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