Newby and Scalby Academy is a primary school in Scarborough, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Newby and Scalby Academy currently has around 417 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 16.8% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Green, Scarborough, YO12 5JA |
| Website: | https://newbyandscalby.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01723628517 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tom Wriglesworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145633 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 417 |
| Number of Boys: | 216 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.80% | 387 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Academy The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff Community Junior School Hatterboard Drive , YO12 6NQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby Academy Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raincliffe School Lady Ediths Drive , YO12 5RL | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 2out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN | - not rated | 950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bairnswood School Lady Ediths Park , YO12 5DR | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.