Scartho Infants' School and Nursery
65%
Capacity
160
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Scartho Infants' School and Nursery
Scartho Infants' School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 160 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Scartho Infants' School and Nursery "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Glyn Rushton, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.
Scartho Infants' School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 24 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
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 Scartho Infants' School and Nursery include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, Scartho Infants' School and Nursery 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 | Edge Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 2DH |
| Headteacher | Glyn Rushton |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 160 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.6% |
| School Capacity | 160 / 245 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Edge Avenue, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire, DN33 2DH
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