Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Westwood Academy.
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit, Scarborough
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Scarborough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 17% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 17% to a further education college.
Who goes there
64.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Mixed (6%) and other ethnic groups (6%).
In 2026, 3 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 4 (23.5%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Scarborough Rail Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Valley Bridge (n-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 642 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: 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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
64.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
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.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
41.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
17
Total Pupils
10
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
2.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,619
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
What is Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit's Ofsted rating?
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit?
No fixed boundary. When Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit?
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit has around 17 pupils on roll. 65% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit?
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit is at Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PG.