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Schools in DN16

A postcode district in North Lincolnshire

  • Postcode district
  • 29 schools and nurseries

In short: DN16 is a postcode district in North Lincolnshire with 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2913 primary · 7 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in DN16

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All DN16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in DN16

13 in DN16, best first

Holme Valley Primary School

Scunthorpe, DN16 3SL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

65 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1190%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
417
Pupils per teacher
25.3
View school Holme Valley Primary School

Oakfield Primary School

Scunthorpe, DN16 3JF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

40 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1187%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
262
Pupils per teacher
20.8
View school Oakfield Primary School

Bottesford Junior School

Scunthorpe, DN16 3PB · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

Met the standard at 1148%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
263
Pupils per teacher
25.5
View school Bottesford Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in DN16

7 in DN16, best first

Outwood Academy Brumby

Scunthorpe, DN16 1NT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

108 first choices, 116 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
697
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Outwood Academy Brumby

Frederick Gough School

Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

295 first choices, 262 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.2

England 46.2

Days missed
9.5%
Pupils
1,334
Pupils per teacher
17.8
View school Frederick Gough School

Nurseries in DN16

10 in DN16, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in DN16

1 in DN16, by the school's Eduscope score

Coritani Academy

Scunthorpe, DN16 2PZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
18
Pupils per teacher
2.2
View school Coritani Academy

Special Schools in DN16

4 in DN16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

St Hugh's Special School

Scunthorpe, DN16 1NB · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.8%
Pupils
160
Pupils per teacher
6.7
View school St Hugh's Special School

St Luke's Primary School

Scunthorpe, DN16 1BN · Special · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
6.9
View school St Luke's Primary School

Rowan Education

Scunthorpe, DN16 2AG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
23
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rowan Education

Private Schools in DN16

2 in DN16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Rowan Education

Scunthorpe, DN16 2AG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
23
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rowan Education

Tle Independent School

Scunthorpe, DN16 1SA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
17
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Tle Independent School
The map

Every school in DN16, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Bottesford Junior School, GoodBushfield Road Infant School, Requires improvement in 3 areasFrodingham Infant School, Requires improvement in 2 areasBottesford Infant School, Outstanding in every areaHolme Valley Primary School, Outstanding in every areaFrederick Gough School, GoodSt Hugh's Special School, OutstandingSt Luke's Primary School, Expected standard or betterLincoln Gardens Primary School, GoodOakfield Primary School, GoodSt Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, GoodSt. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodOutwood Academy Brumby, GoodThe Grange Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasCoritani Academy, GoodOutwood Junior Academy Brumby, GoodRowan Education, Requires improvementTle Independent School, Needs attention in 5 areasBottesford Bunnies Ltd, OutstandingLincoln Gardens Pre-School Ltd, OutstandingI Learn Education Scunthorpe, OutstandingThe Ark Day Nursery, OutstandingSt Paul's Pre School, GoodMel's Totstop Day Nursery, GoodWise Owl Private Day Nursery Scunthorpe, GoodToy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited, GoodYaddlethorpe Pre-School, GoodShining Little Stars Ltd, Good
  • Outstanding5
  • Good16
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet7
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every DN16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

DN16 has 29 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in DN16

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about DN16

How many schools are in DN16?

DN16 has 29 schools, including 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in DN16?

The highest-ranked schools in DN16 on Eduscope are Holme Valley Primary School, Oakfield Primary School, Bottesford Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in DN16?

There are 2 independent schools in DN16, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in DN16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in DN16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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