Located in Scarborough, Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 69.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Braeburn, Scarborough, YO11 3LG |
| Website: | braeburn.ebor.academy |
| Telephone: | 01723582616 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Laura Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146312 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 460 |
| Number of Pupils: | 354 |
| Number of Boys: | 172 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.90% | 329 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Braeburn Primary and Nursery School Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG | - not rated | 58 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Braeburn Community Junior School Eastfield , YO11 3LG | - not rated | 58 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Ashmead Square , Eastfield YO11 3XJ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Roman Catholic Primary School Overdale , Eastfield YO11 3RE | - not rated | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW | - not rated | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW | - not rated | 649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Scarborough School Unit 11, Plaxton Park , Cayton Low Road YO11 3BQ | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisvane Scarborough College Junior School Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.