Coritani Academy, Scunthorpe
Coritani Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in Scunthorpe, part of Isle Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Coritani Academy in detail
Coritani Academy in its own words
In its own words: "We deliver relationship-based education, a learning experience that is truly unique and tailored to the needs of the individual child. Our staff are open and caring and have a passion and desire to ensure that learners achieve excellent outcomes at the end of their time with us."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Coritani Academy
Across North Lincolnshire, 96% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in North Lincolnshire lodged 22 appeals against secondary school offers; 18 reached a hearing and 4 succeeded (22.2% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Coritani Academy are Frederick Gough School (0.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.2); St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.8); Outwood Academy Brumby (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.4); and Melior Community Academy (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.4).
Frederick Gough SchoolSt Bede's Catholic Voluntary AcademyOutwood Academy BrumbyMelior Community Academy
The trust
Coritani Academy is one of 6 schools run by Isle Education Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 16 (88.9%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dovedale Road (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 221 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41), as is usual near a town centre.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Coritani Academy are The Grange Primary School (0.3 miles), St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School (0.4 miles), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles) and Holme Valley Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
The Grange Primary SchoolSt Peter and St Paul CofE Primary SchoolSt. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademyHolme Valley Primary School
Sources: 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
38.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Coritani Academy
Inspirational Art
17 Jul 2026
Respectful Awards
17 Jul 2026
Respectful Visits
17 Jul 2026
Inspirational Writing
17 Jul 2026
Inspirational Awards
17 Jul 2026
Safe in the Forest
17 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Coritani Academy 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
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
28%
Available places
18 pupils
65 places
47 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
2,201
Applications
1,717
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
12
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
1.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,744
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Coritani Academy
What is Coritani Academy's Ofsted rating?
Coritani Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Coritani Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Coritani Academy is oversubscribed, North Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Coritani Academy?
Coritani Academy has around 18 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Coritani Academy?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Coritani Academy 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.
How many road collisions happen near Coritani Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Coritani Academy?
Coritani Academy is at Wyredale Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2PZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)