Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
101
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 99 places).
Ofsted has rated Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Adkinson, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6753rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 51 in North Lincolnshire.
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 11 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (23 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LT |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Adkinson |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 99 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6753rd of 13,686
Nationally
713th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
27th of 51
In North Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
15
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
Burringham Road, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LT
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Opening Hours
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