The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 49
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Ann Gridley (Acting Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, North Scarle, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9EY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is North Scarle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Scarle Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Scarle Primary School?
North Scarle Primary School currently has 49 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Scarle Primary School take?
North Scarle Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Scarle Primary School?
North Scarle Primary School is in Lincoln, LN6 9EY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Scarle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Scarle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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