The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 43.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Morecambe Avenue, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3JF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Oakfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakfield Primary School?
Oakfield Primary School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakfield Primary School take?
Oakfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakfield Primary School?
Oakfield Primary School is in Scunthorpe, DN16 3JF, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oakfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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