Priory Lane Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Priory Lane Community School
Address: Priory Lane
Town/City: Scunthorpe
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: DN17 1HE
Telephone Number: 01724 844812
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Priory Lane Community School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Leighton
Capacity: 398
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 304 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.2%

Location and administration

URN: 117756
DfE Number: 813/2143
UKPRN: 10076901
UPRN: 100051968804
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Lincolnshire (E06000013)
Constituency: Scunthorpe (E14001462)
Electoral Ward: Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens (E05015089)

Easting & Northing: 488571E, 408962N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 34' 13.56" N 0° 39' 49.9" W
Plus Code: 9C5XH8CP+5F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Jessica Altoft - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Reverend Jenny CAMM - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mrs Audrey Dakin - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
  • Mr John Humberstone - Governor. Appointed on 19 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Joanne Elizabeth Leighton - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Kerry Lyon - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Murkin - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rachael Pullin - Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2027.
  • Ms Jacqueline Rae - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Mr Alexander Renney - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Rosie - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Christian Smith - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2029.
  • Mr Mark Stephenson - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 July 2029.