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Scalby Academy
Fieldstead Crescent, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6TH, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
969
Capacity
1,017
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.3, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 76% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 80% expressing happiness with their children's education, although the EBacc entry rate of 45% suggests there may be room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum. Overall, it stands out as a well-regarded option in North Yorkshire.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.3 | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School has high expectations
90%
My child feels safe
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Progress is communicated
74%
School supports development
69%
School keeps me informed
52%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other2.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.29375, -0.43528 · YO12 6TH
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143288
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Scalby Academy rated by Ofsted?
Scalby Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2012.
Is Scalby Academy a good school?
Scalby Academy scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Scalby Academy?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Scalby Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Scalby Academy in GCSEs?
Scalby Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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