The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 53.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Cheryl Cappleman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Friargate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Gladstone Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Scarborough University Technical College
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Barrowcliff Community Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Scarborough College
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Friarage Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Friarage Community Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Friarage Community Academy?
Friarage Community Academy currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friarage Community Academy take?
Friarage Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Friarage Community Academy?
Friarage Community Academy is in Scarborough, YO11 1HS, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friarage Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Friarage Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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