Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School, Scunthorpe

In its own words: "“The schools ambition for pupils to be “Agents of Change” is at the core of everything that it does” In our inclusive church school community we learn together, encouraging curiosity, valuing every voice and supporting each to flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School. I am delighted to have joined the school as Headteacher and feel privileged to be leading such a caring, successful church school where children are happy, safe and thrive both academically and personally."

The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm, from £12 per session.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 63% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School are Althorpe and Keadby Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 65% maths); Oasis Academy Parkwood (2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); Berkeley Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 73% maths); and Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy (2.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths).

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (96%).

13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Althorpe Rail Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41).

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.