Best Primary Schools in Scarborough
27 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Scarborough, 27 primary schools educate 6,202 pupils, accounting for 45.0% of primary schools in the area.
- Scarborough's primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 81.8% Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 17 Good out of 22 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Scarborough have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.13, with spending per pupil at £8,254, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- At KS2, 51.3% of pupils in Scarborough's primary schools meet the expected standard, with 31.1% eligible for free school meals and 20.0% experiencing persistent absence.
Scarborough College
Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils572
P/T Ratio–
Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO13 9DL
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence4.8%
Pupils60
P/T Ratio14.9
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Scarborough, YO12 4HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence6.0%
Pupils168
P/T Ratio20.3
Cambian Scarborough School
Scarborough, YO11 3BQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils18
P/T Ratio–
GR
Gladstone Road Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO12 7DD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence6.5%
Pupils726
P/T Ratio21.3
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO11 3RE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence10.7%
Pupils90
P/T Ratio16.5
CC
Cayton Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO11 3NN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.1%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio26.3
East Ayton Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO13 9EW
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence6.2%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio21.6
LS
Lindhead School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO13 0DG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.4%
Pupils217
P/T Ratio24.8
Wykeham Church of England Primary School
Scarborough, YO13 9QB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils60
P/T Ratio16.7
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO11 2PG
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils16
P/T Ratio4.1
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO12 6LX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.3%
Pupils229
P/T Ratio21.3
Hackness Church of England Primary School
Scarborough, YO13 0JN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils55
P/T Ratio15.8
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO12 4SS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.9%
Pupils110
P/T Ratio18.3
SS
Springhead School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Scarborough, YO12 4HA
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.5%
Pupils104
P/T Ratio9.6
The Woodlands Academy
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO12 6QN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence16.4%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio8.6
Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO11 3BW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence6.9%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio19.7
BP
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Scarborough, YO11 3LG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence7.2%
Pupils354
P/T Ratio19.6
SC
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO13 9AF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.7%
Pupils47
P/T Ratio14.5
BH
Brompton Hall School
Scarborough, YO13 9DB
Academy · Primary · Ages 8–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence45.2%
Pupils75
P/T Ratio8.5
BS
Barrowcliff School
Ofsted
Good
Scarborough, YO12 6NQ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected20%
Absence8.7%
Pupils247
P/T Ratio21.4
SN
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Scarborough, YO12 6LP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence7.4%
Pupils578
P/T Ratio19.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 27 primary schools in Scarborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Scarborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 82% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 51% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,254 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.