The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Wriglesworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Green, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScalby School
Secondary · 346m away
Scalby Academy
Secondary · 346m away
Barrowcliff School
Primary · 688m away
Barrowcliff Community Junior School
Primary · 717m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Woodlands School
Special school · 1.3km away
The Woodlands Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newby and Scalby Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newby and Scalby Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newby and Scalby Academy?
Newby and Scalby Academy currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newby and Scalby Academy take?
Newby and Scalby Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newby and Scalby Academy?
Newby and Scalby Academy is in Scarborough, YO12 5JA, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newby and Scalby Academy have a sixth form?
No, Newby and Scalby Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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