Springhead School
Barry's Lane, Scarborough, YO12 4HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springhead School is a special school in Scarborough for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2014, report published 9 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 June 2023
Leaders have the highest ambition for the pupils at Springhead School. Pupils have a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) when they join the school. Leaders have created a space for all pupils to find their voice, be heard, and be safe. Pupils are happy at the school. They are proud of their achievements and delight in sharing in their successes. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Sometimes, they need help to manage their emotions. Staff support for this is subtle and nimble. This means that learning is not interrupted. As pupils progress through the school, they develop greater independence and self- regulation. The school environment is calm and purposeful. Laughter and music can be heard through the corridors. Pupils understand bullying and do not think bullying happens at the school. They do understand that people sometimes disagree. If pupils have concerns about something, they know staff will listen to them and help them. This is true for all pupils. Staff ensure that they constantly communicate with pupils, especially those with profound and complex needs. All pupils are treated with respect and dignity and they, in turn, show this to staff and visitors.
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 97
Schools near Springhead School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Cambian Scarborough School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brompton Hall School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 2.3 |
| Kings Mill School | 18 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Welburn Hall School | 22 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Elizabeth Cargill
- Phone
- 01723367829
- Address
- Barry's Lane, Scarborough, YO12 4HA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121772
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.