Schools in Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
27 schools · 9,243 students · 13 local authority, 13 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 249.
Scarborough, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 27 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 9,243 students. By level there are 21 primary, 5 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 13 local authority, 13 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Scarborough's schools is 249, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
24 of the 27 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough (77.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy (70.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy (67.6, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Scalby Academy (980 students), Graham School (893 students), George Pindar School (730 students).
Ranked schools in Scarborough
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 177St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ScarboroughScarborough · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 275 students
- 270Thomas Hinderwell Primary AcademyScarborough · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 368St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academyScarborough · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 610 students
- 466St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyScarborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 564Scalby AcademyScarborough · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 980 students
- 653East Ayton Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 753Newby and Scalby AcademyScarborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 853Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, StaxtonScarborough · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 947Scarborough University Technical CollegeScarborough · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 275 students
- 1044Seamer and Irton Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 1143Gladstone Road Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 680 students
- 1242Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 560 students
- 1341Cayton Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1437Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 65 students
- 1524Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 1623Lindhead SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1722Graham SchoolScarborough · Academy Secondary38.3 Attainment 8 · 893 students
- 1818St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyScarborough · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 110 students
- 1916Scarborough CollegeScarborough · Independent All-through38.1 Attainment 8 · 623 students
- 2016George Pindar SchoolScarborough · Academy Secondary33.4 Attainment 8 · 730 students
- 2114Friarage Community AcademyScarborough · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 249 students
- 2211Wheatcroft Community Primary SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 2311Braeburn Primary and Nursery AcademyScarborough · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 2411Barrowcliff SchoolScarborough · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 275 |
| 2 | Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Scarborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.4 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 3 | St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Scarborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 610 |
| 4 | St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Scarborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 5 | Scalby Academy Scarborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.1 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 980 |
| 6 | East Ayton Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 53.1 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 7 | Newby and Scalby Academy Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.9 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 8 | Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 52.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 9 | Scarborough University Technical College Scarborough · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 47.0 Lower 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 275 |
| 10 | Seamer and Irton Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 43.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 11 | Gladstone Road Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 680 |
| 12 | Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 560 |
| 13 | Cayton Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 14 | Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.9 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65 |
| 15 | Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 24.2 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 16 | Lindhead School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.5 Lower 50% | 23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 17 | Graham School Scarborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.8 Lower 50% | 38.3 Attainment 8 | 893 |
| 18 | St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Scarborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.6 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 19 | Scarborough College Scarborough · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 16.2 Lower 50% | 38.1 Attainment 8 | 623 |
| 20 | George Pindar School Scarborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.5 Lower 50% | 33.4 Attainment 8 | 730 |
| 21 | Friarage Community Academy Scarborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.9 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 249 |
| 22 | Wheatcroft Community Primary School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 11.4 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 23 | Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy Scarborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.9 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 24 | Barrowcliff School Scarborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 10.7 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
Other schools in Scarborough
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Wykeham Church of England Primary School
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
52 students
Hackness Church of England Primary School
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
56 students
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
34 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Scarborough side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Scarborough?
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough is the highest-ranked school in Scarborough with a Success Index (England) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Scarborough?
Scarborough has 27 schools (21 primary, 5 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 9,243 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Scarborough?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Scarborough is 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.