Located in Scunthorpe, Crosby Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Crosby Primary School currently has around 546 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 44.1%. white british pupils make up about 24.4% , followed by other white at 12.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 6AS |
| Website: | www.crosbyprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01724844216 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sarah Richardson-Lumley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117934 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 577 |
| Number of Pupils: | 546 |
| Number of Boys: | 275 |
| Number of Girls: | 271 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.9% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 44.10% | 241 |
| White British | 24.40% | 133 |
| Other White | 12.10% | 66 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.40% | 35 |
| African | 2.90% | 16 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Avenue Primary School Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Primary School Baildon Road , DN15 8BU | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTC Performing Arts College Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton Preparatory School 250 Frodingham Road , DN15 7NW | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 943 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawes Lane Academy Dawes Lane , DN15 6UW | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skills Centre PLUS Suite 4 Woodfield House , Berkeley Business Centre DN15 7DQ | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.