St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough, YO12 6LX · North Yorkshire · primary school
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74th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
The report states that pupils are "proud of their school" and reflect Catholic values by ensuring "everyone feels welcome." Leaders maintain "high expectations" and are "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school is judged as "Good" across all inspection categories, with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils feel "safe and happy," appreciating that staff "listen to worries and help resolve problems."
- The curriculum in reading and mathematics is well-structured, with staff using "expert knowledge in phonics" to help pupils achieve well.
- SEND pupils receive "effective support," enabling them to "access the same tasks as their peers most of the time."
- Pupils engage in community activities, such as being "Eco Warriors" and "Junior Chaplains," developing into "good citizens."
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders to manage their well-being and workload."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the "precise sequence of knowledge is not mapped out clearly enough," meaning lessons do not always deepen understanding.
- In mathematics, "pupils’ misconceptions are sometimes not identified quickly enough," preventing secure knowledge for future learning steps.
- The school must improve communication with parents, as some do not feel it is "effective."
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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