The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Cockram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Scotter, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3RY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Scotter Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scotter Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scotter Primary School?
Scotter Primary School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scotter Primary School take?
Scotter Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scotter Primary School?
Scotter Primary School is in Gainsborough, DN21 3RY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scotter Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scotter Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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