Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy, Scarborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school has a warm, supportive atmosphere where children thrive. Pupils are keen learners who read fluently and develop strong values of respect, kindness and equality. The school excels at caring for all pupils, including those who need extra help, and provides enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics and early reading teaching - pupils are confident and fluent readers
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils in a calm, orderly environment
- Well-designed curriculum that is carefully sequenced from early years to Year 6, with links to real-life learning
- Outstanding early years provision where children develop language skills and confidence
- Strong focus on wider curriculum including democracy, tolerance and the rule of law
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum not taught consistently across the school, leading to variations in pupil progress
- Religious education activities and assessments not closely matched to intended learning outcomes
- Some subjects have inconsistencies in how the curriculum is taught, affecting pupil retention of key knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a positive culture around pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking school club, theatre visits, school residentials, Team Phoenix tuck shop
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is a Good school where pupils enjoy learning, behave very positively, and benefit from high expectations and strong pastoral care. The school has improved significantly since its previous Requires Improvement rating.
At a Glance
74.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 65% to 52%. Maths has remained stable at around 60%. Writing has remained stable at around 66%.
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
22.6
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
316 pupils
460 capacity
144 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Scarborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Scarborough
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.63485%
Overall absence
24.09241%
Persistent absence
303
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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