The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.4
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
23.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
64%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
12%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 121 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 727
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonny Willis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Moor Lane, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is George Pindar School's Ofsted rating?
George Pindar School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Pindar School?
George Pindar School currently has 727 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Pindar School take?
George Pindar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is George Pindar School?
George Pindar School is in Scarborough, YO11 3LW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Pindar School have a sixth form?
No, George Pindar School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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