SchoolScoresSeamer and Irton Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Denison Avenue, Seamer, Seamer and Irton Cp School, Scarborough, YO12 4QX
01723 863489 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Scarborough comparisons use the 14 of its 21 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Scarborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scarborough. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scarborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scarborough. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scarborough. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Scarborough. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Scarborough figures pool parents at the Scarborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 118 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 95% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.3 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 21 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Scarborough. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Ayton Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 5 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cayton Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheatcroft Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertford Vale CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Seamer and Irton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Seamer and Irton Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Seamer and Irton Community Primary School?
84% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Seamer and Irton Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Seamer and Irton Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Seamer and Irton Community Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121357.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.