The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Robert Bowman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashmead Square, Eastfield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3XJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · Very close
George Pindar School
Secondary · 575m away
Cambian Scarborough School
Independent · 1.0km away
Cayton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough
Primary · 2.1km away
Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Scarborough College
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School?
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School take?
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School?
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School is in Scarborough, YO11 3XJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scarborough, Overdale 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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