The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 578
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Shaun Hopper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Maple Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · Very close
Barrowcliff Community Junior School
Primary · 748m away
Barrowcliff School
Primary · 856m away
Scalby School
Secondary · 994m away
Scalby Academy
Secondary · 994m away
Newby and Scalby Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Gladstone Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Woodlands School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School?
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School currently has 578 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School take?
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School?
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is in Scarborough, YO12 6LP, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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