Friarage Community Academy
Scarborough, YO11 1HS · North Yorkshire · primary school
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243rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.2/10 against 699 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Friarage Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Film, Story, and History Clubs, play Football, Fun Fitness, or Boccia, and participate in Art & Drawing, Musical Theatre, Gardening, Dance, and Choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 249 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Friarage Community Academy
Overview
Pupils at Friarage Community Primary School are described as “happy and safe,” displaying polite and kind behaviour. However, the report states that “pupils’ achievement does not match the school’s intentions,” with academic outcomes currently falling short of expectations. While leadership has a clear vision, the quality of education and leadership management are judged to require improvement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding procedures are “very effective,” ensuring pupils feel secure and supported by trusted adults.
- Behaviour is “Good,” with bullying being “infrequent” and incidents dealt with quickly under the new policy.
- Early years provision is “Good,” with a strong focus on communication, language, and phonics that prepares children well for reading.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of personal development, showing “tolerance and understanding towards those from different cultures and faiths.”
- Leadership opportunities, such as play leaders and young interpreters, are a noted strength, particularly benefiting pupils with SEND and EAL.
Areas to improve
- The planned curriculum is “not delivered consistently,” meaning pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable.
- Assessment is “not used effectively” in some foundation subjects, failing to address gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Too many pupils are “persistently absent,” causing them to miss curriculum content and fall behind their peers.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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