Barrowcliff School is a community primary school located in the town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. It serves children aged 5 to 11 and currently enrolls approximately 247 pupils, with a capacity for 420. Situated in an urban setting, the school caters to a mixed-gender cohort and does not have a religious affiliation. The school's catchment area largely includes the local community, reflecting a diverse socio-economic background, with 57% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is led by Headteacher Mark Rogers and is part of the Local Authority maintained schools group. Its location on Ash Grove makes it accessible to families in the surrounding area, contributing to its role as a cornerstone of the community.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
3 published inspections on file since November 2019.
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Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (school was rated Requires Improvement)
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