St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
110%
Capacity
110
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 110 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 100 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex Dawson, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5570th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 51 in North Lincolnshire.
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 11 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fieldside, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4HL |
| Headteacher | Alex Dawson |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 110 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 110 / 100 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5570th of 13,686
Nationally
573rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
19th of 51
In North Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fieldside, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire, DN17 4HL
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