Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, YO11 3BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wheatcroft Community Primary School is a primary school in Scarborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 16th of 18 primary schools in Scarborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 24 January 2024
- 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 5 December 2023
Pupils are part of a nurturing community at Wheatcroft School. They benefit from effective pastoral support. Staff at the school know them well. Pupils are safe and happy. They are proud to live up to the school's motto of 'Learn and Care'. Pupils receive a high-quality education. They study a wide range of subjects. Pupils make good progress through the curriculum, helped by dedicated staff. Children in the early years follow an ambitious curriculum. Staff help them develop emotionally and academically. As a result, the 'Bluebells' are ready to make a confident start to Year 1. Pupils learn in a positive environment. The school places a strong emphasis on a culture of relationships. Careful and encouraging communication supports this. Most pupils behave well in and out of the classroom. They are polite and courteous to others. Instances of bullying and discriminatory behaviour are rare. Staff teach important values in assemblies. Pupils receive positive recognition when they show these values in school. Pupils enjoy learning beyond the academic curriculum. This includes joining in with sporting and musical events. Pupils also take part in learning linked to their wider community. They appreciate the opportunity for 'Beach School' lessons. This enriches their learning within the school's seaside location.
What the school should improve
- Monitoring and evaluation strategies are not precise enough, including for pupils with SEND. The school does not clearly understand the impact of its work in some areas. Leaders should continue to sharpen systems to support school improvement.
- Assessment is not fully developed across the curriculum. The school does not have a precise understanding of the impact of the curriculum. Leaders should intensify actions to ensure assessment is closely matched to the aims of the curriculum and informs future teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
201 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Wheatcroft Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Gladstone Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jayne Watson
- Phone
- 01723375704
- Address
- Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, YO11 3BW
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121349
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.