Winterton Junior School, Scunthorpe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Winterton Junior School is a warm, friendly place where children are proud to learn. Teachers are highly skilled at helping all pupils, including those with additional needs, access a rich and ambitious curriculum that makes learning stick. The school places great value on developing children's character and well-being alongside their academic progress.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with strong teaching that helps pupils know and remember more - learning is enriched by theatre trips and visits to interesting locations
- Excellent support for reading - pupils quickly become confident, fluent readers and develop a love of literature
- Consistently high behaviour expectations with respectful relationships - pupils are polite and feel safe with clear systems to address bullying concerns
- Very strong personal development curriculum that teaches fundamental British values in an age-appropriate way
- Strong governance and effective safeguarding with leaders who prioritise staff well-being and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils at the earliest stages of writing need better support with letter formation and writing fluency - the school has recently started addressing this but needs to continue improving
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre trips, sports, arts activities, junior council, mental health ambassadors programme, eco warriors
Winterton Junior School has maintained its good standards and continues to provide a happy, caring and inclusive environment where pupils achieve well across the curriculum. The school has taken effective action to uphold the high standards identified at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
34.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 66%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has declined from 85% to 74%.
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
25.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
192 pupils
264 capacity
72 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Scunthorpe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Scunthorpe
Admissions Demand - North Lincolnshire
Places available
2,139
Applications
1,550
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across North Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.25436%
Overall absence
15.45894%
Persistent absence
207
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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