Seamer and Irton Community Primary School, Scarborough

In its own words: "Seamer & Irton CP School will provide all pupils with every opportunity to achieve their full potential. We ensure a supportive, friendly, safe environment in which everyone is valued and respected."

From the headteacher's welcome: "More than that, I hope that it gives you an insight into what an exciting and inspiring place our school is. I am very proud of the pupils and the dedicated and enthusiastic staff who work so hard to provide a secure, happy and stimulating environment."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Seamer and Irton Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Seamer and Irton Community Primary School as their first choice and 118 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Seamer and Irton Community Primary School are Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, 52% reading, 60% maths); Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 71% maths); East Ayton Community Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 66% maths); and St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy (1.9 miles, Good, 58% reading, 58% maths).

Seamer and Irton Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Seamer and Irton Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (68%).

16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Seamer Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Seamer Crossroads (w-bound), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Seamer and Irton Community Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.