Bottesford Junior School, Scunthorpe
Bottesford Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Scunthorpe. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 27 schools in Scunthorpe with published results, and 10,597th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 108% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bottesford Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Bottesford Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Bottesford Junior School
Across North Lincolnshire, 97% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in North Lincolnshire lodged 17 appeals against primary school offers; 13 reached a hearing and 2 succeeded (15.4% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bottesford Junior School are Bottesford Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Leys Farm Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 57% maths); Willoughby Road Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); and Oakfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths).
Bottesford Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Bottesford Infant SchoolLeys Farm Junior SchoolWilloughby Road Primary AcademyOakfield Primary School
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bottesford Junior School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (60%).
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 7 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dolphin Inn (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bottesford Junior School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 102 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Bottesford Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bottesford Junior School are Frederick Gough School (0.8 miles), St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles) and Melior Community Academy (1.3 miles).
Frederick Gough SchoolSt Bede's Catholic Voluntary AcademyMelior Community Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school has set high expectations for all groups of pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is evident in work in English and mathematics. However, weaknesses in the curriculum and the way it is delivered mean that pupils do not build rich bodies of knowledge in each subject.
Pupils are happy to attend this warm and nurturing school. Relationships between adults and pupils are respectful and trusting. These relationships reflect the school's values of respect, community, enthusiasm, environment and kindness. Behaviour is good. Pupils are polite and welcoming. They are extremely supportive of one another in the classroom and around the school building. Pupils are keen to join in with class discussions.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has started to review the curriculum. In mathematics, it is clear what pupils must know each year. The school provides pupils with a range of opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills. Pupils build on what they know as they move through the school. However, in some subjects, the school is still in the process of refining the curriculum. It has not identified the most important things pupils must know in these subjects. The lack of important knowledge makes it difficult for teachers to know what to emphasise when they design learning activities. This means that pupils' knowledge does not build securely over time.
The school does not use assessment information effectively. Leaders do not use the information gathered to inform future teaching. This means that, sometimes, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not addressed. This places a limit on what some pupils can achieve.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
32.9
Avg class size
32.9
KS2
8
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bottesford Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bottesford Junior School.
- After Bell ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bottesford Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bottesford Junior School is in North Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to North Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 10 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
260 pupils
240 places
20 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Scunthorpe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Scunthorpe
Across North Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,109
Applications
1,566
Got 1st preference
96.7%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across North Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
263
Total Pupils
127
Boys
136
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
23.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,881
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,025
Per pupil
£1419k
Total funding
£47k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
264
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bottesford Junior School
Questions parents ask about Bottesford Junior School
What are SATs results like at Bottesford Junior School?
Of the pupils at Bottesford Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Bottesford Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bottesford Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bottesford Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Bottesford Junior School is oversubscribed, North Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bottesford Junior School?
Bottesford Junior School was full in 2025, at 108% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Bottesford Junior School?
Classes at Bottesford Junior School average 32.9 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Bottesford Junior School?
Bottesford Junior School has around 263 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bottesford Junior School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Bottesford Junior School in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bottesford Junior School?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bottesford Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Bottesford Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: After Bell Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Bottesford Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 10 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bottesford Junior School?
Bottesford Junior School is at Manor Road, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)