The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 259
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Burt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor Road, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3PB
Town setting
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Pledge2Learn
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Enderby Road Infant School
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Frederick Gough School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Grange Primary School
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Act Fast NL Ltd
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Questions parents ask
What is Bottesford Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bottesford Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bottesford Junior School?
Bottesford Junior School currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bottesford Junior School take?
Bottesford Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bottesford Junior School?
Bottesford Junior School is in Scunthorpe, DN16 3PB, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bottesford Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Bottesford Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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