Best secondary schools in Scarborough (2026)
Scarborough has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Scalby Academy, in the top 28% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 42.2, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Scarborough has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 28% in England |
Scalby Academy Scarborough |
49.0 | 48.3 | 58% | No rating | |
2 Top 37% in England |
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Scarborough · Roman Catholic |
48.1 | 48.9 | 51% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 13% in England |
Graham School Scarborough |
37.6 | 38.3 | 28% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 4% in England |
George Pindar School Scarborough |
33.9 | 33.4 | 18% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Scarborough?
On exam results over the last three years, Scalby Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Scarborough, in the top 28% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.