Winteringham Primary School, Scunthorpe
Winteringham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Scunthorpe. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 27 schools in Scunthorpe with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Winteringham Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Winteringham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Winteringham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Winteringham Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Winteringham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Winteringham Primary School are Winterton Church of England Infants' School (2.1 miles, Good); Winterton Junior School (2.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 80% maths); Hunsley Primary (2.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); and Alkborough Primary Academy (2.8 miles).
Winteringham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Winterton Church of England Infants' SchoolWinterton Junior SchoolHunsley PrimaryAlkborough Primary Academy
Who goes there
16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below 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, 11 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brough Rail Stn, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Demand Responsive Area, 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41).
Suspensions and exclusions
Winteringham Primary School 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2015 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Winteringham Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Winteringham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Winteringham Primary School 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)
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 Winteringham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
95 pupils
102 places
7 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
43
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,280
Mean salary
2025 data
School Funding
£6,604
Per pupil
£681k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.3%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Winteringham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Winteringham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Winteringham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Winteringham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Winteringham Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Winteringham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Winteringham Primary School 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 Winteringham Primary School?
Winteringham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 102 places.
How big are the classes at Winteringham Primary School?
Classes at Winteringham Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Winteringham Primary School?
Winteringham Primary School has around 91 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Winteringham Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Winteringham Primary School in 2024/25. 8.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Winteringham Primary School?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Winteringham Primary School 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 Winteringham Primary School?
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 Winteringham Primary School?
Winteringham Primary School is at School Road, Winteringham, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)