Luddington & Garthorpe Primary, Scunthorpe
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Scunthorpe. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 27 schools in Scunthorpe with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Luddington & Garthorpe Primary as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Luddington & Garthorpe Primary are Eastoft Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 69% maths); Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy (2.7 miles); Reedness Primary School (3.9 miles, Good); and Althorpe and Keadby Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 65% maths).
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Eastoft Church of England Primary SchoolBurton-Upon-Stather Primary AcademyReedness Primary SchoolAlthorpe and Keadby Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (24.3%) received SEN support and 1 (1.4%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Luddington & Garthorpe Primary.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Close Villas (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41).
Suspensions and exclusions
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
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
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
21.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.0
Avg class size
11.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is in North Lincolnshire; for families living there:
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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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
64 pupils
70 places
6 spare places 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
25.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
70
Total Pupils
42
Boys
28
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,647
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,797
Per pupil
£556k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
13.0%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
What are SATs results like at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
Of the pupils at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Luddington & Garthorpe Primary's Ofsted rating?
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
No fixed boundary. When Luddington & Garthorpe Primary 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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
Classes at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary average 15 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary has around 70 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary in 2024/25. 13% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Luddington & Garthorpe Primary 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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is at High Street, Luddington, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 4QP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)