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Willoughby Road Primary Academy

Goodgraded 02/04/2025Ages 3–11283 pupilsDoes not apply
Scunthorpe, DN17 2NF
North Lincolnshire

Willoughby Road Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Scunthorpe, within the North Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 283 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/04/2025, Willoughby Road Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Scunthorpe can view Willoughby Road Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Scunthorpe (DN17 2NF), Willoughby Road Primary Academy 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.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher24.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals41.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language20.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-23%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

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

All schools in ScunthorpeSee the full area report for DN17 2NF