Frodingham Infant School
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Frodingham Infant School
Frodingham 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 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Frodingham Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Christina Mallender, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.
Frodingham Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 43 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
Frodingham Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Frodingham Infant School include Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, Frodingham 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 | Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1ST |
| Headteacher | Christina Mallender |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.2% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rowland Road, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire, DN16 1ST
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