Seamer and Irton Community Primary School, based in Scarborough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Seamer and Irton Community Primary School currently has around 411 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 16.6% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.7%.

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.

School Information

Address: Denison Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 4QX
Website: https://www.seamerirtonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01723863489
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Yorkshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Webb
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121357

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 411
Number of Boys: 219
Number of Girls: 192

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British92.90%382
Other White2.20%9
White and Asian1.50%6
African1.00%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.50%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
Other Asian0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Irish0.20%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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: Average (-1.3)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
39%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
50%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
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
101.0
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
Seamer and Irton Community Primary School
Denison Avenue , Seamer YO12 4QX
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Braeburn Primary and Nursery School
Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG
- not rated 2,562 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Braeburn Community Junior School
Eastfield , YO11 3LG
- not rated 2,562 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy
Braeburn , Eastfield YO11 3LG
- not rated 2,573 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Ashmead Square , Eastfield YO11 3XJ
3out of 4 3,245 yd Community 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 3,161 yd Academy sponsor led - Mixed More About School
George Pindar School
Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW
- not rated 3,177 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 2,615 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.