The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr G Dyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough
Primary · Very close
Scarborough College
Independent · 453m away
Scarborough University Technical College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Springhead School
Special school · 1.8km away
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Nursery · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wheatcroft Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wheatcroft Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wheatcroft Community Primary School?
Wheatcroft Community Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheatcroft Community Primary School take?
Wheatcroft Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wheatcroft Community Primary School?
Wheatcroft Community Primary School 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 Wheatcroft Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wheatcroft 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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