Cambian Scarborough School
Cambian Scarborough School is an independent special school in Scarborough for pupils aged 8 to 18. It has 15 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Scarborough School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025. In 2018 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.0, and 14% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2018.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 11 Plaxton Park Cayton Low Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3BQ |
| Phone | 01723582073 |
| Reference Number | 134660 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 86.67%
Girls: 13.33% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Cambian Scarborough is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas of assessment. This special school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, many of whom have previously disengaged with education. The school focuses on nurturing students back into full-time education, with strong emphasis placed on mental health and well-being. The curriculum is broad and tailored to pupils' needs, enabling them to achieve qualifications and engage positively in community initiatives.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Effective support for pupils' mental health and well-being.
- Individualised behaviour management and target-setting.
- Broad curriculum tailored to meet pupils' needs.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Robust oversight from the proprietor body.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment tasks do not consistently connect to prior learning.
- Phonics support for early readers is not precise enough.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Cambian Scarborough School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Scarborough School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Cambian Scarborough School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cambian Scarborough School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Cambian Scarborough School have?
Cambian Scarborough School has 15 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cambian Scarborough School cover?
Cambian Scarborough School for pupils aged 8 to 18.
What are Cambian Scarborough School's GCSE results?
In 2018 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.0, and 14% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Cambian Scarborough School?
Cambian Scarborough School is at Unit 11, Plaxton Park, Cayton Low Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BQ.