The St Lawrence Academy, Scunthorpe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at welcoming every child and helping them feel they belong, regardless of background or starting point. Teachers receive excellent training to support pupils with different needs, and the school offers a wonderful range of clubs and activities that get pupils excited about learning. Pupils behave beautifully and show genuine respect for each other.
Key Strengths
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with SEND and those speaking English as an additional language
- Pupils behave extremely well with polite, respectful interactions and rare bullying
- Wide range of enrichment activities including rock choir, dance, sports, and cadet force with very high pupil engagement
- Strong personal development programme covering diversity, British values, and healthy lifestyles
- Effective attendance strategy with rapidly improving attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupil learning as regularly or effectively as they could, missing chances to address misconceptions
- Published outcomes at key stage 4 do not fully reflect pupils' good progress from their starting points
- Need to ensure consistent quality of curriculum delivery across all teachers
- Continue improving attendance to reach and maintain national averages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Rock choir, dance club, cooking, sports, combined cadet force (army or navy divisions), pupil leadership opportunities, collective worship leaders, wellbeing ambassadors, prefects
The St Lawrence Academy is an inclusive school serving a diverse community with over 40 languages spoken and 28 nationalities represented. Leaders prioritize belonging, personal development, and raising aspirations for all pupils.
At a Glance
48.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
164 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
30
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
789 pupils
825 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Scunthorpe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Scunthorpe
Admissions Demand - North Lincolnshire
Places available
2,283
Applications
1,858
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Secondary admissions across North Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.5183%
Overall absence
30.54893%
Persistent absence
838
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The St Lawrence Academy
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy
Berkeley Primary School
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Crosby Primary School
Frodingham Infant School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Priory Lane Community School
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