Scarborough College
School summary
An all-through independent school on the North Yorkshire coast, Scarborough College takes pupils from age 3 right up to 18 in a single non-denominational community. It is a comparatively small school, with around 137 pupils on roll, yet a substantial proportion of them - 72 - are in the sixth form, suggesting a clear focus on the senior years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall in its most recent inspection, awarding the higher grade of excellent for pupils' personal development and confirming that all compliance standards were met.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
Teaching & academics
The strength of personal development noted by inspectors points to a school that knows its pupils well, which is often easier in a setting of this size. French is offered as a modern language. The 11+ marks a key entry point at age 11, after which families can expect a steady path through to A-level given the sizeable sixth form.
Languages
Head · Mr Chris Barker
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,542 - £18,315
Schools nearby
Cambian Scarborough School
Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber
Fyling Hall School
Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber
Moorland Waldorf School
Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber
Terrington Hall School
Terrington, York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Ampleforth College
York, Yorkshire and the Humber
Pocklington School
York, Yorkshire and the Humber
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A small, all-through independent option for families on the North Yorkshire coast, judged good overall and excellent for the way it develops its pupils as people.
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Scarborough College 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.