Crosby Primary School
Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 6ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crosby Primary School is a primary school in Scunthorpe for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in North Lincolnshire. It ranks 23rd of 27 primary schools in Scunthorpe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 9 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils and staff at Crosby Primary School are proud to be 'wonderfully unique'. This is the chosen phrase of the community. The school has a diverse mix of cultures and faiths. Pupils enjoy being part of this school, which instils within pupils a culture of mutual respect, where everyone feels valued and cared for. Pupils celebrate their differences. They enjoy learning about diverse cultures, backgrounds and contrasting beliefs. Pupils are happy at this school. They trust adults to help them with any issues or worries they may have. Pupils' behaviour is calm and orderly. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Pupils say bullying is rare and that, if it does happen, adults sort it out quickly. Pupils have many opportunities to take on a range of responsibilities. The 'world buddies', who have received training from the English as an additional language (EAL) teacher, are incredibly proud of their role in supporting pupils who are new to the school. Leaders have high expectations for their pupils. Their aspirations include teaching pupils to be healthy, responsible and successful. The school pays careful attention to pupils' well-being. Pupils learn about physical and mental health. Pupils have access to a range of support, such as dental hygiene, drum therapy and Lego therapy.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not define precisely what knowledge pupils should know and when this should be taught. This means that pupils do not have the essential knowledge needed to access new learning. The school should ensure that all areas of the curriculum provide detailed information on the key concepts pupils need to know and remember and the order in which these should be taught.
- In some lessons, including phonics, staff do not check pupils' understanding systematically enough. Assessment is not used effectively to identify misconceptions and plan future learning. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the training and support needed to enable them to apply the assessment procedures effectively in all lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
73 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
535 pupils on roll, with places for 577
Schools near Crosby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Frodingham Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Berkeley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Richardson-Lumley
- Phone
- 01724844216
- Address
- Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 6AS
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- URN
- 117934
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.