The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 283
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Abby Blades-Baker (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 2NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeys Farm Junior School
Primary · 325m away
Enderby Road Infant School
Primary · 524m away
Pledge2Learn
Independent · 750m away
Bottesford Junior School
Primary · 941m away
South Park Enterprise College (11-19)
Independent · 1.0km away
Priory Lane Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
Melior Community Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Westcliffe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willoughby Road Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willoughby Road Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
Willoughby Road Primary Academy currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willoughby Road Primary Academy take?
Willoughby Road Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
Willoughby Road Primary Academy is in Scunthorpe, DN17 2NF, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willoughby Road Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Willoughby Road Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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