The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.1
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 572
- Capacity
- 92%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Guy Emmett (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Filey Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWheatcroft Community Primary School
Primary · 453m away
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough
Primary · 522m away
Scarborough University Technical College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Springhead School
Special school · 1.3km away
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Gladstone Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Scarborough College a selective school?
No. Scarborough College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Scarborough College?
Scarborough College currently has 572 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scarborough College take?
Scarborough College caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Scarborough College?
Scarborough College is in Scarborough, YO11 3BA, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scarborough College have a sixth form?
Yes, Scarborough College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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