South Ferriby Primary School
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South Ferriby Primary School is a council school in Barton-upon-Humber for boys and girls aged 5 to 11. It has 85 pupils and room for 90. About 14 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England. We give it 88 out of 100. That puts it well above schools like it, ahead of 89% of the 50 schools most like it.
Horkstow Road, South Ferriby, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6HU01652 635251southferribyprimary.co.uk/northlincs/primary/southferribyMiss Rebecca Alavi headteacherAll details
Ofsted
Ofsted hasn't published an inspection for this school yet.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
12 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 89% | 44% | 60% | 100% | 45% | 64% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 22% | 11% | 0% | 43% | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 106.0 | 107.0 | 103.0 | 105.0 | 110.0 | 103.0 | 105.0 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 105.0 | 108.0 | 105.0 | 103.0 | 109.0 | 102.0 | 104.1 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 107.0 | 108.0 | 105.0 | 105.0 | 109.0 | 103.0 | 104.3 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 83% | 89% | 56% | 70% | 100% | 73% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 83% | 89% | 67% | 70% | 100% | 64% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 83% | 89% | 78% | 90% | 100% | 73% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -2.3 | +0.5 | +2.0 | -1.1 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | +0.8 | -1.5 | +1.0 | -2.2 | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
About 12 places were empty, so most families who apply get in, though a popular year group can still fill up. Pupil numbers have stayed about the same since 2021/22.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to North Lincolnshire council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Specific learning difficulty (4), Autistic spectrum disorder (3), language and communications needs (3), emotional and mental health (2).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 79 | 80 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 14% | 7% | 5% | 3% | 9% | 9% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 19% | 9% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 96.1% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 3.2% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 1.4% | 4.4% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmandale Primary School | Council | 2.6 miles | 345 | No overall grade 2024 | 90 | Compare |
| Castledyke Primary School | Council | 2.8 miles | 207 | Requires improvement 2024 | 3 | Compare |
| Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School | Church of England | 3.2 miles | 267 | Good 2021 | 27 | Compare |
| North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Church of England | 3.3 miles | 298 | Good 2023 | 75 | Compare |
| Winteringham Primary School | Council | 3.7 miles | 91 | Outstanding 2022 | 89 | Compare |
| Winterton Junior School | Council | 3.7 miles | 192 | Not inspected | 42 | Compare |
| Winterton Church of England Infants' School | Church of England | 3.8 miles | 156 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Welton Primary School | Council | 4.1 miles | 266 | Good 2023 | 62 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares South Ferriby Primary School with the 46 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 46 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 88 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 88% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 47 to 99. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 25% | in line | +0.07 | 2025 results; 12 pupils |
| Ofsted inspection | 0% | no data | – | |
| Progress pupils make | 20% | above | +0.25 | Contextualised attainment (no DfE progress measure available); 12 pupils |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | in line | +0.03 | results and attendance rising year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | above | +0.13 | 2024/25; 70 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 10% | above | +0.13 | Attainment relative to schools with a similar intake; 12 pupils |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is South Ferriby Primary School a good school?
Yes, going by the figures. South Ferriby Primary School scores 88 out of 100. That is well above schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 89% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 47 to 99, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
How good are South Ferriby Primary School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 83% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 8% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does South Ferriby Primary School have?
85 pupils aged 5 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 90 places, so it is 94% full.
Is South Ferriby Primary School oversubscribed?
Probably not. 12 places were empty in 2024/25 (13% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at South Ferriby Primary School?
Pupils were in school 96.1% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 1% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at South Ferriby Primary School?
The average class had 21.3 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Horkstow Road, South Ferriby, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6HU
- Telephone
- 01652 635251
- Website
- southferribyprimary.co.uk/northlincs/primary/southferriby
- Headteacher
- Miss Rebecca Alavi
- Type of school
- Council school (Community school, local authority maintained schools)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 5-11, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Ward
- Brigg & Wolds
- Constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- URN
- 117752 · LAESTAB 8132138 · UKPRN 10069542
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.