Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School, based in Scarborough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 43.8% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ashmead Square, Scarborough, YO11 3XJ
Website: https://overdalecps.co.uk/w3/
Telephone: 01723582360
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Yorkshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Bowman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121336

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/12/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 354
Number of Boys: 181
Number of Girls: 173

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.70%300
Other White4.20%15
Other Mixed4.00%14
African2.80%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%6
Other Black1.10%4
Other Asian0.60%2
White and Asian0.60%2
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.9)
Writing: Average (-0.6)
Maths: Below Average (-2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
50%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
102.0
Local authority average
102.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overdale , Eastfield YO11 3RE
- not rated 192 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overdale , Eastfield YO11 3RE
3out of 4 192 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy
Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG
- not rated 761 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Braeburn Primary and Nursery School
Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG
- not rated 802 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Braeburn Community Junior School
Eastfield , YO11 3LG
- not rated 802 yd Community school No 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 628 yd Academy sponsor led - Mixed More About School
George Pindar School
Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW
- not rated 668 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 1,143 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Scarborough College
Filey Road , YO11 3BA
- not rated 2,541 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lisvane Scarborough College Junior School
Filey Road , YO11 3BA
- not rated 2,541 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bramcote School
Filey Road , YO11 2TT
- not rated 3,084 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.