Bottesford Junior School

About Bottesford Junior School

Bottesford Junior School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 67%. That is five percentage points above the North Lincolnshire average of 62%, placing the school 15th out of 51 primary schools in the local authority. In individual subjects, writing stands out with 88% of pupils meeting the expected standard, while reading and maths follow at 79% and 77% respectively. At the higher standard, 9% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. The school's average scaled scores of 105 in both reading and maths are solidly above the national benchmark of 100. This performance profile suggests a school that is reliably delivering above-average outcomes for its pupils, particularly in writing, and has clearly turned a corner since its previous inspection.

The Ofsted inspection in 2024 noted that some aspects were not as strong, but the overall effectiveness and leadership and management were both judged Good. Parent feedback is broadly positive, with 88% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities felt their child is happy (92% strongly agree or agree) and feels safe (100% strongly agree or agree). However, there is a notable split on communication: only 44% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing, and just 44% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. This is an area where the school may need to focus. Behaviour is seen as good by 92% of parents, and 96% agree the school has high expectations for their child. The school has a range of clubs including drama, coding, eco club and choir, plus sports such as athletics, rounders, tennis and gymnastics.

Bottesford Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, with 259 pupils on roll, just one over its official capacity of 258. It is a mixed, non-religious school in North Lincolnshire, led by headteacher Jennifer Burt. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, slightly below the national average. The school has a forest school, an ICT suite, a gymnasium, art studios and a library. Its SEND provisions cover a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Bottesford Infant School, just 0.1 km away, which may be a natural feeder. This is a school that suits families looking for above-average academic outcomes in a supportive environment, though parents who value detailed, regular communication from the school may want to explore that aspect further before applying.

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