Leys Farm Junior School
Park Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN17 2PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leys Farm Junior School is a primary school in Scunthorpe for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in North Lincolnshire. It ranks 20th of 27 primary schools in Scunthorpe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Leys Farm Junior School. They say that it is like one big family. Pupils feel listened to and valued. Staff provide a warm and welcoming learning environment. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive, respectful and trusting. Pupils want to try their best to do well. Since the new headteacher took up post, leaders have increased their expectations of what pupils at this school can achieve. Pupils feel safe at school. They know which actions constitute bullying. They are not concerned about bullying happening at Leys Farm. Pupils share their thoughts, feelings and any worries that they may have with staff during 'bubble time'. This time helps pupils focus and be ready to learn in lessons. Pupils are proud of the roles and responsibilities that they have, such as school councillors, sport leaders or playground buddies. Pupils enjoy attending after-school clubs or educational visits. They recently visited other local schools to participate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics events. Pupils play together cooperatively at social times. If disagreements happen, staff support pupils to discuss what has happened and make suggestions as to how to put things right.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, such as art and design, the essential knowledge that pupils should learn is not clearly identified. In these subjects, pupils do not build on what they already know as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the knowledge that pupils should learn is clearly identified in all subjects.
- In some subjects, including mathematics, some pupils with SEND are not supported to access the curriculum as well as they could be. As a result, they can lose their focus on learning. Leaders and teachers should ensure that the needs of pupils with SEND are carefully considered and planned for in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
124 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Leys Farm Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Enderby Road Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Bottesford Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Bottesford Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Oakfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sally Thomas
- Phone
- 01724866945
- Address
- Park Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN17 2PB
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- URN
- 117771
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.