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Priory Lane Community School

Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE
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Priory Lane Community School
Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE
308 Pupils
398 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
42.20% FSM %
162 Boys
146 Girls
About Priory Lane Community School

Priory Lane Community School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 308 pupils on roll. School capacity: 398. Current headteacher: Joanne Leighton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Lincolnshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary Constituency Scunthorpe
Ward Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076901
URN 117756
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Jacqueline Rae Chair of Governors 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Altoft Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Elected by parents
Reverend Jenny Camm Governor 25/02/2026 25/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Audrey Dakin Governor 26/03/2024 25/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jo Fish Governor 29/09/2022 19/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr John Humberstone Governor 19/08/2025 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Leighton Governor 22/04/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Kerry Lyon Governor 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Susan Murkin Governor 04/09/2025 04/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachael Pullin Governor 04/04/2023 03/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alexander Renney Governor 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Rosie Governor 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Melior Community Academy
0.16 km • Scunthorpe
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Trent View College
0.56 km • Scunthorpe
Other
John Leggott Sixth Form College
0.59 km • Scunthorpe
Other
Westcliffe Primary School
0.78 km • Scunthorpe
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Lincoln Gardens Primary School
1.02 km • Scunthorpe
Other
Rowan Education
1.06 km • Scunthorpe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Priory Lane Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.
Priory Lane Community School has 308 pupils, with a capacity of 398.
Priory Lane Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Priory Lane Community School is Mrs Joanne Leighton.
Priory Lane Community School is at Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE, in the North Lincolnshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Priory Lane Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Priory Lane Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Leighton
Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE
01724844812
www.priorylanecommunityschool.com
Location
DN17 1HE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117756
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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