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West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy

West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy

North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LBPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

N/A

Capacity

50

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy

West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 50 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Callaghan, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.

West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 5 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, West Butterwick C of E Primary 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 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

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

5

Applications

8

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

5 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)

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

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.

Contact Information

01724783244

School Lane, Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LB

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School Lane, Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LB

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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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