Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School
Scarborough, YO13 9DL · North Yorkshire · primary school
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155th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Vet, Boccia, Cooking, Enterprise, Engineering and Wild School clubs, alongside Rugby, Cricket, Football, Cross country and Netball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current attainment figures and national expectations? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How are the various clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School
Overview
Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School is described as a “friendly school” where pupils, parents, and staff feel part of the ‘Brompton Family’. The inspection found that leaders have developed a curriculum suitable for ‘a rural school with a global outlook’, underpinned by five key values. The report notes that “young lives are unequivocally improved from being a part of the school,” reflecting high staff morale and effective management of recent changes.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well “almost all the time” and report that “there is no bullying,” showing respect for one another and staff.
- The curriculum effectively uses the local environment as a resource, with pupils learning about local historical figures and artists.
- Leaders have “prioritised reading,” improving phonics teaching and providing books closely matched to pupils’ abilities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in the life of the school” with tailored support.
- Staff morale is high, with a “strong culture of continuous improvement” and regular professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers know what “essential knowledge” to prioritise, as it is not always clearly signposted in the curriculum.
- Teachers should provide more explicit vocabulary instruction and check that pupils can “remember and use subject-specific vocabulary precisely.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are “not complacent” and understand how to act if a pupil is at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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