Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy, Scarborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive community where every child is known and welcomed. The school excels at supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils, helping them achieve strong results in English and maths while building their confidence and sense of belonging. Excellent pastoral care, clear behaviour expectations and effective attendance strategies create a calm, orderly environment where pupils are ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance and behaviour, with calm, orderly classrooms and effective support for vulnerable pupils
- Strong achievement in English and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils' progress matching or exceeding peers
- Highly effective inclusion and pastoral support through the school's 'Nest' nurture provision
- Skilled staff who know pupils well and provide tailored interventions
- Positive, innovative engagement with parents and carers building strong trust
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in wider curriculum subjects is not used consistently to adapt teaching and develop pupil independence
- Early years learning environment does not always allow children to consolidate and independently practise knowledge
- Pupils' understanding of British values and world faiths lacks depth, with limited confidence in real-life application
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visitors, themed events, curriculum-linked activities, house roles, junior leadership positions
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school that has made marked improvements in safeguarding, behaviour and attendance. Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, particularly given their disadvantaged starting points, and benefit from strong pastoral support and a caring community.
At a Glance
41.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 88% to 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has declined from 88% to 81%.
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
24.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
180 pupils
310 capacity
130 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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.983%
Overall absence
13.53383%
Persistent absence
133
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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