The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Barber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWheatcroft Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Scarborough College
Independent · 522m away
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Springhead School
Special school · 1.9km away
Scarborough University Technical College
Secondary · 1.9km away
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough?
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough take?
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough?
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough is in Scarborough, YO11 3BW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough have a sixth form?
No, St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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