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Scamblesby Church of England Primary School

East Lindsey, LN11 9XGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
20%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#13,571
of 13,686 nationally

About Scamblesby Church of England Primary School

Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in East Lindsey that clearly inspires strong local loyalty. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 16 applications for just 4 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 4:1. All four first-preference families were offered a place, but the numbers suggest that for every place available, three other families missed out. That kind of demand from parents who know the school well is a powerful signal. Unfortunately, the school does not publish a Parent View recommendation percentage, so we can't add that metric, but the oversubscription alone tells you this is a school that local families actively want to get into. With just 52 pupils on roll against a capacity of 90, the school is running well below its physical limit, which means the oversubscription is driven by genuine popularity rather than a shortage of space.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOld Main Road, Scamblesby, Louth, East Lindsey, LN11 9XG
HeadteacherPaul Floyd
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils52
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity52 / 90 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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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, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersCricketDanceGymnasticsTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scamblesby Church of England Primary School

Scamblesby Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.