Graham School

About Graham School

Graham School is an academy sponsor led in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 968 pupils on roll. It is part of HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 (2025/26). 42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

968 / 1,299 (75%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QW

Phone

01723366451

Head Teacher

Jonathan Newton

Website

https://gra.hlt.academy/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Graham School?

Graham School is an academy sponsor led in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Graham School have?

Graham School has 968 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Graham School's Ofsted rating?

Graham School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Graham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Graham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 in 2025/26.

Is Graham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Graham School is part of HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Graham School?

Graham School is located at Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QW.