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Newby and Scalby Academy
The Green, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5JA, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 9% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 68%, suggesting that while many families are content, there may be areas for enhancement in the school experience.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (114 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of subjects
82%
My child makes good progress
79%
School keeps me informed
75%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School has high expectations
66%
Progress is communicated
65%
School supports development
54%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.29165, -0.43922 · YO12 5JA
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145633
School typeAcademy converter
Websitenewbyandscalby.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newby and Scalby Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newby and Scalby Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Newby and Scalby Academy a good school?
Newby and Scalby Academy scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Newby and Scalby Academy?
Based on 114 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newby and Scalby Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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