Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Scarborough, YO12 6LP · North Yorkshire · primary school
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192nd 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 — 5.7/10 against 2,153 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access football, rugby, cricket, Rounders, crosscountry, tennis, netball, gymnastics, and a drama group. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 560 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are "happy and well cared for," displaying positive behaviour and strong relationships with staff. However, overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement" because some subject curriculums lack clarity and assessment is not consistently used to address learning gaps, meaning pupils are not always prepared for the next stage of education.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "Good," with a clear focus on communication, language, and effective phonics teaching.
- Behaviour and attitudes are "Good"; pupils are "polite, friendly and eloquent," and bullying is "rare."
- Personal development is "Good," with pupils showing a "tangible love of reading" and enthusiasm for subjects like science.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and staff provide "effective pastoral support for their well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculums do not identify key knowledge, preventing pupils from building knowledge "cumulatively."
- Assessment is not used effectively in some subjects, meaning teaching does not consistently address gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Recent improvements to leadership are not yet secure, with subject leadership described as "embryonic" in some cases.
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 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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