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Scawby Academy

Scawby Academy

North Lincolnshire, DN20 9ANPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

194

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Scawby Academy

Scawby Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Scawby Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Birchall, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9191st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 51 in North Lincolnshire.

Scawby Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Scawby Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Choir, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, Scawby Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 9AN
HeadteacherZoe Birchall
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)5.2%
School Capacity194 / 210 (92% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (23 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)

9191st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 67%

983rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 65%

37th of 51

In North Lincolnshire

Top 73%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

56%

Expected Standard

19%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:81%
Higher:31%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:28%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:75%
Higher:38%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -21%

'22/23

77%

'23/24

56%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

9
Music RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceCross CountryCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChoirChessFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

28

Applications

57

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

28 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scawby Academy

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

Contact Information

01652654322www.scawbyacademy.com

West Street, Brigg

North Lincolnshire, DN20 9AN

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West Street, Brigg

North Lincolnshire, DN20 9AN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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