Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy, Scunthorpe
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Scunthorpe, part of Isle Education Trust.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy in detail
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Excellence is an idea, a way of thinking, a mindset, a way of behaving. Be excellent in all that you do and expect the same of others. Being resilient is about choosing your attitude, embracing the challenge that is before you, being able to withstand the challenge or recovery quickly from difficult conditions."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and tennis.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as Burton-upon-Stather Primary School (URN 117730), 63% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
Getting a place at Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy are Luddington & Garthorpe Primary (2.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 83% maths); Alkborough Primary Academy (3 miles); Crosby Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 56% maths); and Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths).
Luddington & Garthorpe PrimaryAlkborough Primary AcademyCrosby Primary SchoolSaint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy
The trust
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is one of 6 schools run by Isle Education Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 7 (4.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wiltshire Avenue (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, other theft and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41).
Sources: DfE school performance data; GIAS establishment links; DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in July 2025. Before that, as Burton-upon-Stather Primary School (URN 117730), it was rated Good in December 2013.
At a Glance
9.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
24.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
Results at Burton-upon-Stather Primary School before it took its current form in 2025 (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25Published for Burton-upon-Stather Primary School (URN 117730), the school Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy replaced. There are no figures for Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 52% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
Your chances of a place at Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
164 pupils
210 places
46 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
164
Total Pupils
84
Boys
80
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,146
Mean salary
2026 data
Absence at Burton-upon-Stather Primary School before it took its current form in 20252024/25
Published for Burton-upon-Stather Primary School (URN 117730), the school Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy replaced. There are no figures for Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy yet, so these are shown separately.
5.4%
Overall absence
16.2%
Persistent absence
167
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
Are there exam results for Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as Burton-upon-Stather Primary School (URN 117730), 63% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
What is Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in July 2025. Before that, as Burton-upon-Stather Primary School (URN 117730), it was rated Good in December 2013.
What is the catchment area for Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is oversubscribed, North Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
Classes at Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy average 23.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy has around 164 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is at Flixborough Road, Burton-upon-Stather, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)