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Scarcroft Primary School
Moss Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1BS, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
373
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 75% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, supported by a LocaleIQ score of 75.1, which indicates that it outperforms 75% of schools in the area. However, only 19% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other12.1%
Mixed Other4.0%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.95279, -1.09003 · YO23 1BS
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142637
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.scarcroft.york.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Scarcroft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Scarcroft Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is Scarcroft Primary School a good school?
Scarcroft Primary School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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