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Graham School

Academy sponsor led · Scarborough · YO12 6QW

Ages 11–16 · 893 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

36.1

Overall absence

14.1%

Admissions demand

0.77 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.53
−20+2
Attainment 836.1
English & maths grade 5+28%
English & maths grade 4+52%
EBacc entry26%

EBacc APS: 3.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)45.2%
Unauthorised6.1%
Authorised absence
8.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,111

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.77 · Often has places

1st preferences

129

Places offered

224

1st-preference offers

129

Total preferences (any rank)
298
Preferred offers (top 3)
169
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill69%

893 pupils · 1,299 places

Pupils on roll
893
Boys / girls
416 / 477
School capacity
1,299
Capacity fill
893 / 1,299 (69%)
Free school meals
42.8%
FSM pupils
382
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Newton

Location

Address
Woodlands Drive
Postcode
YO12 6QW
Town
Scarborough
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Scarborough and Whitby
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, 893 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.8%.

Open schools in Scarborough
34
Secondary schools in Scarborough
5
Academies among open schools in Scarborough
44% (15)
Open schools in YO12
14
Secondary in YO12
3
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Secondary in North Yorkshire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ScarboroughNear YO12

  • Scalby Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Scarborough · YO12 6TH · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.1
    • P80.6
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence12.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • Scarborough University Technical College

    Ofsted: Good

    University technical college · Secondary

    Scarborough · YO11 2JW · North Yorkshire

    Ages 13–19

    • Att840.2
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence7.9%

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Newton
Telephone
01723366451
Website
https://gra.hlt.academy/

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