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West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy

North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy

West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy is a small Church of England primary school in North Lincolnshire, serving just 50 pupils from ages 3 to 11. In the local landscape of 62 primary schools across the authority, it sits well below the top tier: its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school as Requires Improvement overall, a significant drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2016. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Winteringham Primary School, South Ferriby Primary School, and St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy in Brigg, all of which hold stronger inspection records. The school is mixed and state-funded, with a nursery provision attached. Its headteacher is Daniel Callaghan. With a quarter of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage. Oversubscription data for the 2025/26 intake shows 8 applications for just 5 places, with all 5 first-preference families offered a spot, giving a modest oversubscription ratio of 1.6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LB
HeadteacherDaniel Callaghan
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils50
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience ClubChoirChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy

West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.