Cayton Community Primary School
Scarborough, YO11 3NN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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141st 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cayton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cayton Community Primary School
Overview
Cayton Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a nurturing environment where pupils are “proud and joyful members of the school community” and thrive under high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour. Leaders are described as “relentless in their pursuit of improvement,” ensuring that all decisions are taken with pupils’ best interests at their centre.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exceptional attitudes towards others” and demonstrate “high levels of respect and tolerance for all.”
- The school provides “exciting curriculums” with clear progression, allowing pupils to become “confident and fluent readers” through skilled support.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by a tailored programme including outdoor learning and community experiences that build resilience.
- Staff are “well-trained” with secure subject knowledge, and governors are “knowledgeable” and hold the school to account effectively.
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND is “well-considered,” with staff swiftly identifying needs to boost self-esteem.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checks on what pupils know and can do “lack rigour,” meaning gaps in knowledge are not always identified quickly.
- The school should ensure a “rigorous approach to checking pupils’ retention of skills and knowledge” is used consistently across the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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