- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 180
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Schools in YO12
A postcode district in North Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: YO12 is a postcode district in North Yorkshire with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2610 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All YO12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in YO12
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.
Top Primary Schools in YO12
10 in YO12, best first
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough, YO12 6LX · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
26 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 236
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
60 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 406
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.0
Top Secondary Schools in YO12
5 in YO12, best first
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough, YO12 5LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
169 first choices, 115 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 610
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
210 first choices, 229 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 980
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
128 first choices, 181 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.4%
- Pupils
- 893
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in YO12
13 in YO12, highest Ofsted grade first
Hayleys Little Munchkins
Scarborough, YO12 7JH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Newby Early Years
Scarborough, YO12 5JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Seamer Pre-School
Scarborough, YO12 4RF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in YO12
1 in YO12, by the school's Eduscope score
Springhead School
Scarborough, YO12 4HA · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 109
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.3
Special Schools in YO12
2 in YO12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Springhead School
Scarborough, YO12 4HA · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 109
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.3
The Woodlands Academy
Scarborough, YO12 6QN · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.0%
- Pupils
- 146
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in YO12, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good16
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
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 YO12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
YO12 has 26 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 YO12
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 YO12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in YO12?
YO12 has 26 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 2 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 YO12?
The highest-ranked schools in YO12 on Eduscope are Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy, St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy, St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy. 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 do I choose the right school in YO12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in YO12 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.