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Priory Lane Community School

Goodgraded 03/10/2023Ages 4–11308 pupilsDoes not apply
Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE
North Lincolnshire

Priory Lane Community School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Scunthorpe, within the North Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 308 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/10/2023, Priory Lane Community School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Scunthorpe can view Priory Lane Community School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Scunthorpe (DN17 1HE), Priory Lane Community School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 03/10/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals36.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language15.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-6%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Scunthorpe
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Melior Community AcademyGood · 0.1 miJohn Leggott Sixth Form College0.4 miTrent View College0.3 miWilloughby Road Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miWestcliffe Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miOneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus0.7 mi
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