Scarborough College
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO11 3BA
A non-denominational independent school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Scarborough College educates a relatively small community of around 137 pupils across a broad 3 to 18 age range. Its most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, with personal development singled out as excellent and all compliance standards met. With a sizeable sixth form of 72, the college caters for older pupils as well as those joining lower down. Day fees range from £10,542 to £18,315 a year, and the school is led by headteacher Mr Chris Barker.
137
Pupils
good
ISI
£18,315
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 137
- Location
- Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01723 360620
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Chris Barker
Latest results
Attainment 8
38.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Recent attainment sits below national benchmarks: the Attainment 8 score of 38.1 trails the national average of 46.9, and the reported figure for grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 0% against a national average of 47%. Parents will want to explore these results in context with the school directly, particularly given the small cohort sizes that can make year-on-year figures volatile. French is offered among the languages taught.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 72
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,542 - £18,315
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
A small, inspection-approved independent with strong personal development credentials; weigh the warm pastoral verdict against headline academic results when deciding if it fits.
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Scarborough College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Scarborough College located?
Scarborough College is located at Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA.
What type of school is Scarborough College?
Scarborough College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Scarborough College?
Scarborough College has approximately 137 pupils on roll.
What is Scarborough College's inspection rating?
Scarborough College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.