SchoolScoresBottesford Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Manor Road, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3PB
01724 867906 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 March 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 October 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Scunthorpe comparisons use the 22 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Scunthorpe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scunthorpe. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scunthorpe. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scunthorpe. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scunthorpe. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scunthorpe. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Scunthorpe figures pool parents at the Scunthorpe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
48% — 14 points below the North Lincolnshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 28th highest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 15.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 34 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 29 state primary schools in Scunthorpe. Higher than 74% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 17.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bottesford Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Leys Farm Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willoughby Road Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Enderby Road Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Holme Valley Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grange Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory Lane Community School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lincoln Gardens Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westcliffe Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bottesford Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bottesford Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 October 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Bottesford Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bottesford Junior School?
88% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bottesford Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117727.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.