The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James McGann (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Moss Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Catholic School York
Secondary · 342m away
Millthorpe School
Secondary · 434m away
Fishergate Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Knavesmire Primary School
Primary · 959m away
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Bootham School
Independent · 1.3km away
Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Fulford Cross School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scarcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scarcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scarcroft Primary School?
Scarcroft Primary School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scarcroft Primary School take?
Scarcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scarcroft Primary School?
Scarcroft Primary School is in York, YO23 1BS, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scarcroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scarcroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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