Scarborough College, Scarborough
Scarborough College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Scarborough. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Scarborough College in detail
Scarborough College in its own words
In its own words: "From the moment you first set foot in the classroom, your first part in the production, your first miles of Yorkshire Grit or your first team selection, what you achieve is written in our story. Scarborough College is you and what you make of it."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Join us at our next whole school Open Day on Saturday 3 October, 10am - 1pm, and discover the Scarborough College difference. In a changing education landscape, families are increasingly looking for a school that offers stability, opportunity, genuine value and an education that is future-proof."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in North Yorkshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Scarborough College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 52 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 42% went on to university or other higher education and 14% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 148 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Scarborough Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Seacliff (nw-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 136 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 September 2025
Regulatory Compliance
30 November 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
20 November 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
21 March 2016
Integrated
27 November 2012
About
Scarborough College is a private coeducational day and boarding school aged 3–18 years in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1898 and opened in 1901.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£11,022 to £23,310
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£39,900 to £45,021
| Reception Tuition | £11,022 a year |
| Years 5 and 6 Day Tuition | £19,164 a year |
| Day Tuition for Years 7 – 11 | £21,420 a year |
| Day Tuition for Sixth Form | £23,310 a year |
| UK Full Boarding for Years 7 - 11 | £39,900 a year |
| UK Full Boarding for Sixth Form | £45,021 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in North Yorkshire - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Scarborough College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Scarborough College
Headmaster’s Welcome - 11 September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Celebrating record-breaking GCSE results
20 Aug 2026
How to Choose the Right School: 7 Questions Every Parent Should Be Asking
30 Jul 2026
Where to Find Us This Summer
17 Jul 2026
Prep School Prize Giving Celebrates a Year of Achievement
9 Jul 2026
Students Pay it Forward on Community Action Day
9 Jul 2026
From Scarborough College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Scarborough College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
623 pupils
625 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Scarborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Scarborough
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
148
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
23.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
623
Total Pupils
321
Boys
302
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Scarborough College
What are GCSE results like at Scarborough College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Scarborough College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Scarborough College last inspected?
Scarborough College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Scarborough College?
Scarborough College has around 623 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Scarborough College?
Scarborough College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Scarborough College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Scarborough College?
Scarborough College is at Filey Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)