Springhead School is a not applicable school in Scarborough, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Springhead School currently has around 104 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 59.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Barry's Lane, Scarborough, YO12 4HA
Website: http://www.springhead.n-yorks.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01723367829
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: North Yorkshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Elizabeth Cargill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121772

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 97
Number of Pupils: 104
Number of Boys: 72
Number of Girls: 32

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.30%95
Unclassified3.80%4
Other White2.90%3
White and Black African1.00%1
African1.00%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
50%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
102.0
Local authority average
102.0
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
22%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
35%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
41.7
Local authority average
40.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Childhaven Community Nursery School
13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB
4out of 4 1,357 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinderwell Community Primary School
Seamer Road , YO12 4HF
- not rated 29 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Seamer Road , YO12 4HF
2out of 4 29 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Gladstone Road Junior School
Wooler Street , YO12 7DD
- not rated 1,574 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gladstone Road Primary School
Wooler Street , YO12 7DD
3out of 4 1,598 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Holbeck Hill , YO11 3BW
3out of 4 1,958 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scarborough University Technical College
Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW
3out of 4 668 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough
Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH
- not rated 1,068 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH
3out of 4 1,068 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Graham School
Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW
- not rated 2,285 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Graham School
Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW
2out of 4 2,307 yd Academy sponsor led - Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scarborough Sixth Form College
Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF
- not rated 1,388 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education
Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN
- not rated 2,463 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springhead School
Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Farrow House (Continuum)
40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT
- not rated 1,266 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bramcote School
Filey Road , YO11 2TT
- not rated 1,272 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Scarborough College
Filey Road , YO11 3BA
- not rated 1,472 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lisvane Scarborough College Junior School
Filey Road , YO11 3BA
- not rated 1,472 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.