The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Robert Hutchings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Briggate Drive, Messingham, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3TN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Messingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Messingham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Messingham Primary School?
Messingham Primary School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Messingham Primary School take?
Messingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Messingham Primary School?
Messingham Primary School is in Scunthorpe, DN17 3TN, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Messingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Messingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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