Lindhead School
Scarborough, YO13 0DG · North Yorkshire · primary school
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232nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 3,480 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 23.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Lindhead School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 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 who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lindhead School
Overview
Lindhead School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm and welcoming ethos" where pupils feel valued and safe. Leaders have high expectations, fostering a curriculum that builds curiosity and engages pupils’ interest, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school maintains effective safeguarding arrangements and provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate "good manners" and respect for others, underpinned by the school’s ‘Beethos’ values.
- Reading is a high priority, with a well-planned phonics programme ensuring children begin learning early and receive extra help if needed.
- Staff feel well supported by leadership, who are "considerate of staff’s workload," creating a positive working environment.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with adults providing "well thought out support" to access the full curriculum.
- A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, such as learning instruments and sporting activities, are valued by pupils.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects, such as art, making it harder for pupils to remember long-term learning.
- A small number of staff lack effective training in ensuring pupils apply their phonic knowledge when reading with an adult.
- The proportion of persistently absent pupils has increased since the pandemic, adversely affecting progress for those affected.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" ensuring all staff receive regular training and know how to respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 23% |
| 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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