George Pindar School, based in Scarborough, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

George Pindar School currently has around 727 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 14.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.5%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Moor Lane, Scarborough, YO11 3LW
Website: https://gps.hlt.academy/
Telephone: 01723582194
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: North Yorkshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jonny Willis
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 146819

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 939
Number of Pupils: 727
Number of Boys: 362
Number of Girls: 365

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 14.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.50%665
Other White2.80%20
White and Asian1.90%14
Unclassified1.20%9
African0.80%6
White and Black Caribbean0.40%3
Other Mixed0.40%3
White and Black African0.30%2
Other Asian0.30%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%2
Other Black0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.46)
Of the 121 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 118 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.46
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
38%
Town average
22%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
25%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
37.4
Town average
41.7
Local authority average
40.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scarborough, Braeburn Primary and Nursery School
Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG
- not rated 614 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Braeburn Community Junior School
Eastfield , YO11 3LG
- not rated 614 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy
Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG
- not rated 621 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Ashmead Square , Eastfield YO11 3XJ
3out of 4 628 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overdale , Eastfield YO11 3RE
- not rated 794 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
George Pindar School
Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW
- not rated 43 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 669 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Scarborough College
Filey Road , YO11 3BA
- not rated 3,162 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lisvane Scarborough College Junior School
Filey Road , YO11 3BA
- not rated 3,162 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.