Priory Lane Community School
URN: 117756 • Scunthorpe DN17 1HE
Overview
- Name
- Priory Lane Community School
- URN
- 117756
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Leighton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01724844812
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Priory Lane, Scunthorpe DN17 1HE
Summary
Priory Lane Community School, located in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, is a mixed primary community school with a current enrolment of 308 pupils, against a capacity of 398. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and safe environment where both students and staff are valued. The ethos of the school revolves around "Positive Learning, Celebrating Success," aiming to equip children with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Priory Lane is designed to promote lifelong learning, ensuring that each child is prepared for the next stages of their life. The school places a strong emphasis on developing positive learning attitudes, which are supported by dedicated staff and active parental involvement.
With a significant percentage of pupils (42.20%) eligible for free school meals, Priory Lane is committed to inclusivity and addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school encourages open communication with parents and values their contributions to the school environment, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Priory Lane is designed to promote lifelong learning, ensuring that each child is prepared for the next stages of their life. The school places a strong emphasis on developing positive learning attitudes, which are supported by dedicated staff and active parental involvement.
With a significant percentage of pupils (42.20%) eligible for free school meals, Priory Lane is committed to inclusivity and addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school encourages open communication with parents and values their contributions to the school environment, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
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- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holme Valley Primary School (75.5)
- Bottesford Infant School (74.0)
- Alkborough Primary School (69.2)
- Messingham Primary School (65.5)
- Berkeley Primary School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- North Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 398
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 146
- FSM %
- 42.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 162 | 146 | 398 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 329 | 166 | 163 | 398 | 40.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 363 | 186 | 177 | 398 | 35.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 363 | 186 | 177 | 398 | 35.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 384 | 201 | 183 | 398 | 33.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 387 | 207 | 180 | 398 | 27.40 |
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