George Pindar School
URN: 146819 • Scarborough YO11 3LW
Overview
- Name
- George Pindar School
- URN
- 146819
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lesley Welsh (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01723582194
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Lane, Scarborough YO11 3LW
Summary
George Pindar School is a mixed secondary academy located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 727 pupils and a capacity of 939. The school is part of the Heartwood Learning Trust, which aims to create an inclusive and collaborative environment for students. The core values of the school—kindness, respect, and teamwork—are integral to its ethos and were selected by both pupils and staff.
The school offers a supportive curriculum designed to prepare students for life beyond education, emphasising personal development and academic achievement. With 37.7% of students eligible for free school meals, George Pindar School is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all learners, ensuring that every child can thrive in a nurturing environment.
Parents can find important information regarding school updates, attendance, and uniform on the school's website. The school day begins at 8:40 AM and concludes at 3:15 PM, with designated times for tutor sessions and lunch, fostering a structured yet supportive atmosphere for all students.
The school offers a supportive curriculum designed to prepare students for life beyond education, emphasising personal development and academic achievement. With 37.7% of students eligible for free school meals, George Pindar School is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all learners, ensuring that every child can thrive in a nurturing environment.
Parents can find important information regarding school updates, attendance, and uniform on the school's website. The school day begins at 8:40 AM and concludes at 3:15 PM, with designated times for tutor sessions and lunch, fostering a structured yet supportive atmosphere for all students.
Useful links
- https://gps.hslt.academy/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 939
- Pupils
- 727
- Boys
- 362
- Girls
- 365
- FSM %
- 37.70
- Open date
- 2019-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 727 | 362 | 365 | 939 | 37.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 681 | 343 | 338 | 939 | 36.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 675 | 364 | 311 | 939 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 675 | 364 | 311 | 939 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 661 | 357 | 304 | 939 | 28.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 643 | 346 | 297 | 939 | 24.60 |
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