Is Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 230th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School

Q: What are Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Maple Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6LP

Local ranking230th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 88

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 578
Boys: 290 (52%)
Girls: 270 (48%)
Capacity: 630 (89% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 33.9%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 16.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,675/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.3%
Black African: 1.7%
White Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.3%

92.3%

White British

1.7%

Black African

1.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01723362249

headteacher@northstead.n-yorks.sch.uk

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Maple Drive

Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 121321
UKPRN: 10078565
Establishment No.: 2120

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