The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 57%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarrowcliff Community Junior School
Primary · Very close
Newby and Scalby Academy
Primary · 688m away
Scalby School
Secondary · 783m away
Scalby Academy
Secondary · 783m away
The Woodlands School
Special school · 808m away
The Woodlands Academy
Academy · 808m away
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Primary · 856m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 938m away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrowcliff School's Ofsted rating?
Barrowcliff School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrowcliff School?
Barrowcliff School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrowcliff School take?
Barrowcliff School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrowcliff School?
Barrowcliff School is in Scarborough, YO12 6NQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrowcliff School have a sixth form?
No, Barrowcliff School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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