The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
18% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 44.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Sara Neall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gurnell Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEngineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Secondary · 486m away
Crosby Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
Primary · 802m away
Frodingham Infant School
Primary · 833m away
The St Lawrence Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Hugh's Special School
Special school · 1.5km away
Bushfield Road Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Outwood Academy Brumby
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scunthorpe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scunthorpe CofE Primary School?
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scunthorpe CofE Primary School take?
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scunthorpe CofE Primary School?
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School is in Scunthorpe, DN15 6HP, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scunthorpe CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scunthorpe CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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