Barrowcliff School
Ash Grove, Scarborough, YO12 6NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barrowcliff School is a primary school in Scarborough for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 15th of 18 primary schools in Scarborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 25 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils are proud to be members of Barrowcliff School. They feel safe and part of the school community. Pupils benefit from opportunities such as extra-curricular clubs and leadership roles. These support pupils to develop high levels of independence. This provides a strong foundation for future learning. Leaders recently revised the school's behaviour policy. Incidents of poor behaviour have significantly reduced since its introduction. Pupils know what is expected of them. The majority of pupils behave well most of the time. Staff manage pupils' behaviour effectively. Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn. At playtimes, pupils usually play well with each other. There is some equipment for the large number of pupils to use. Pupils told inspectors that they would like more to play with. Pupils know that they can go to an adult in school if they are concerned about something. Pupils say that bullying sometimes takes place. Staff will deal with these infrequent incidents quickly. Leaders maintain regular oversight of behaviour. This helps them to resolve any issues effectively before they escalate. Leaders have established positive relationships with parents and carers. Staff know pupils and their families well. Parents told inspectors that they value being able to speak to staff about their child.
What the school should improve
- In subjects at an earlier stage of development, leaders have not established how the important knowledge and skills that pupils must learn are taught. In these subjects, pupils find it difficult to explain what they are currently learning and how it links to prior learning. Leaders should refine the curriculum so that the important knowledge and skills are broken down into smaller steps.
- Leaders have not fully established opportunities to support pupils' broader development. Some pupils do not fully understand the importance of concepts, such as democracy and the rule of law. Leaders should further develop meaningful opportunities for pupils to learn about these concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
219 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Barrowcliff School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby and Scalby Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Gladstone Road Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Friarage Community Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Rogers
- Phone
- 01723351767
- Address
- Ash Grove, Scarborough, YO12 6NQ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121314
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.