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Priory Lane Community School

North Lincolnshire, DN17 1HEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#6,799
of 13,686 nationally

About Priory Lane Community School

Priory Lane Community School sits in the middle of the pack in North Lincolnshire, and its headline Key Stage 2 results reflect that. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 63%, which is almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 62%. That places the school 27th out of 62 primary schools in the area, and 29th out of 51 when ranked specifically within the LA. Nationally, it sits around the 50th percentile. So while it’s not an outlier at the top of the table, it’s also not trailing behind — it’s a solidly average performer for its type. The school’s Ofsted rating backs that up: it was judged Good overall in its most recent inspection in 2023, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Every category — from quality of education to behaviour and leadership — was rated Good, suggesting a school that has stabilised and is now delivering consistently.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPriory Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1HE
HeadteacherJoanne Leighton
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils308
Free School Meals (FSM)42.2%
School Capacity308 / 398 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningBook ClubArt ClubFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Priory Lane Community School

Priory Lane Community School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.