North Scarle Primary School
About North Scarle Primary School
North Scarle Primary School is a small state primary in Lincolnshire, serving children aged 3 to 11 in the North Kesteven area. It currently has just 49 pupils against a capacity of 70, giving it an intimate feel. In the most recent local authority rankings for key stage 2 outcomes, the school placed 1st out of 41 schools in North Kesteven, and 6th out of 280 primary schools across the wider Lincolnshire authority. Its top-performing local peers include Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School. The school is non-religious and mixed, with a headteacher named Katie Durant-Good. It also offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a potential option for families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of primary.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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