Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy, Scarborough

From the headteacher's welcome: "David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. We will ensure that all children are nurtured, challenged and inspired so that they achieve the best outcomes during their time at our school and contribute positively to society."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama, choir and cooking.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 16 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 19 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 88% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy are Gladstone Road Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); Wheatcroft Community Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 50% maths); St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough (1.2 miles, Good, 95% reading, 85% maths); and Friarage Community Academy (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, 66% reading, 68% maths).

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is one of 36 schools run by The David Ross Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy (as of April 2026): 87% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).

41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Scarborough Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Football Stadium (s-bound), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 219 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.

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy are Scarborough University Technical College (0.4 miles), St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy (0.6 miles) and Graham School (1.3 miles).