The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 42% 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Leighton (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
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 1HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMelior Community Academy
Secondary · Very close
John Leggott Sixth Form College
16 plus · 589m away
Westcliffe Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rowan Education
Independent · 1.1km away
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Enderby Road Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priory Lane Community School's Ofsted rating?
Priory Lane Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory Lane Community School?
Priory Lane Community School currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Lane Community School take?
Priory Lane Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priory Lane Community School?
Priory Lane Community School is in Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Lane Community School have a sixth form?
No, Priory Lane Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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