East Ayton Community Primary School
Scarborough, YO13 9EW · North Yorkshire · primary school
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108th 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Ayton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rounders, Production, Athletics, Jay's Cycle, Choir, Secret Band, and Ivan Golf clubs, alongside Tag Rugby, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, and Short Tennis. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 59.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 10.0%? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about East Ayton Community Primary School
Overview
East Ayton Community Primary School is described as being "at the heart of the community," where pupils are "safe and happy" and behave well. The inspection found that leaders have made "effective improvements" to the curriculum, creating an environment of "high aspiration and celebration" with positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Classrooms are an "oasis of calm" where learning takes place without interruption, supported by respectful relationships.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well planned," particularly in mathematics where a focus on problem-solving helps pupils become "skilful mathematicians."
- Phonics teaching is strong, with teachers making regular checks to match books to the sounds pupils know, ensuring a "strong start in their reading."
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "carefully considered," allowing all pupils to access the "highly ambitious curriculum."
- Staff feel "valued, supported and proud," with workload considered during changes to school practices.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, lessons do not match the school’s longer-term curriculum goals accurately enough, preventing pupils from learning the "full breadth and depth" of the curriculum.
- Pupils’ understanding of different world faiths and views is "underdeveloped," with insufficient opportunities to experience different cultures and beliefs.
- Governors’ checks on the school’s work are not "incisive," limiting their ability to support and challenge the school knowledgeably.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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