Bushfield Road Infant School
83%
Capacity
182
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bushfield Road Infant School
Bushfield Road Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 182 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 219 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bushfield Road Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Angela Spencer, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.
Bushfield Road Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 39 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bushfield Road Infant School include Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, Bushfield Road Infant School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bushfield Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1NA |
| Headteacher | Angela Spencer |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.5% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 219 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bushfield Road, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire, DN16 1NA
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