Is Priory Lane Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 38th of 59 primary schools in North Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Priory Lane Community School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at Priory Lane Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Priory Lane Community School?

Applications for Reception places at Priory Lane Community School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Priory Lane Community School

Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE

Local ranking38th of 59 primary schools in North Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

398

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 308
Boys: 163 (54%)
Girls: 141 (46%)
Capacity: 398 (76% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 43.2%
EAL: 11.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,629/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.7%
White Other: 11.2%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Asian Pakistani: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Black African: 0.3%

83.7%

White British

11.2%

White Other

2.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01724844812

admin.priorylane@northlincs.gov.uk

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Priory Lane

Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 117756
UKPRN: 10076901
Establishment No.: 2143

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