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Frodingham Infant School

North Lincolnshire, DN16 1STPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Frodingham Infant School

Frodingham Infant School is a state primary in North Lincolnshire for children aged 3 to 7, and it currently operates below its physical capacity. With 192 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, there is some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand for Reception places. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 69 applications for 43 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.6 applicants per place. Notably, all 41 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not yet stretched to the point of turning away families who put it first. The pupil body is significantly more disadvantaged than the national average: 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. This context matters when interpreting the school’s outcomes and Ofsted rating, as schools with high levels of disadvantage often face additional challenges in delivering rapid academic progress.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1ST
HeadteacherChristina Mallender
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)41.2%
School Capacity192 / 210 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsLibraryGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballTennisNetballCricketDanceRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningScience ClubFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frodingham Infant School

Frodingham Infant School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.