In short: a nursery in Grimsby. Ofsted last visited in May 2024. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.
Eduscope verdict
Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.
Illustrative example. Our scoring isn't live yet, so these ratings are not this school's.
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Qualified teachers and money in reserve.
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We don't hold the grade from this visit yet. Read the report to see what Ofsted found.
Read the 2017 report on OfstedWe don't hold the grade from this visit yet. Read the report to see what Ofsted found.
What it asked the school to do: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Read the 2022 report on Ofsted
2024 vs now| Measure | 2024 | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Ofsted grade | Good | Good |
| Pupils | 48 | 42 |
Mrs Sarah Bate, headteacher.
These are the national rules. Ask Scartho which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
A shrinking school: 48 pupils in 2021, 42 now.
Ethnic background
74% White British · 7% Other · 7% Unclassified · 5% White Other · 7% other
Children who speak another language at home. It says nothing about how well they speak English.
North East Lincolnshire9%
Children per teacher across the whole school, not class size. North East Lincolnshire: 22. England: 18.1. Counting teaching assistants, there's 1 adult for every 13 children.
2024 to 2025. Up from £9,056 in 2021. North East Lincolnshire: £7,419. England: £7,460.
The school was £29,150 in deficit (£925 per pupil) in 2025: it had spent more than its reserves. Worth asking how it plans to recover.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Based on what the data says about Scartho. Take this list with you.
Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Scartho compares with its neighbours.
Ofsted: GoodYou're hereDN33 2EW · Local Authority Nursery · 42 pupils
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Ofsted rated it Good in May 2024. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.
We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins.
