Scunthorpe CofE Primary School is a primary school in Scunthorpe, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School currently has around 232 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 44.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 28.4%. white british pupils make up about 23.7% , followed by bangladeshi at 20.3%
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: | Gurnell Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6HP |
| Website: | www.scunthorpe.n-lincs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01724842526 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sara Neall |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118016 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 238 |
| Number of Pupils: | 232 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 28.40% | 66 |
| White British | 23.70% | 55 |
| Bangladeshi | 20.30% | 47 |
| Other Asian | 14.20% | 33 |
| African | 4.30% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Avenue Primary School Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FTC Performing Arts College Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,572 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 | 659 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawes Lane Academy Dawes Lane , DN15 6UW | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.