The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 52
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 34.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Paul Floyd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Main Road, Scamblesby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9XG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Scamblesby Church of England Primary School a selective school?
No. Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Scamblesby Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scamblesby Church of England Primary School?
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scamblesby Church of England Primary School take?
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scamblesby Church of England Primary School?
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is in Louth, LN11 9XG, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scamblesby Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scamblesby Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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