Scarborough College

The school champions individuality, academic ambition, and a love of learning within a caring, outward-looking community. It fosters values of confidence, tolerance, honesty, and compassion, encouraging pupils to embrace new experiences and broaden their horizons. The educational approach aims to prepare pupils to thrive beyond school and make a meaningful difference in the world.

The school provides an all-through education starting from the 'Little Owls' nursery and Pre-School, through the Prep School, to the Senior School and Sixth Form. The Senior School curriculum leads to GCSE examinations in Year 11, while the Sixth Form is unique in the UK for offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme exclusively to all its students. Specialist teaching is introduced in the Prep School from Year 3, with subject-specific classes available to infants.

Scarborough College consistently achieves strong academic results, with IB Diploma scores frequently exceeding the world average and a significant proportion of students achieving 38+ points. Graduates progress to a variety of university destinations, supported by a dedicated Sixth Form team. The school has been recognised in the Independent School of the Year Awards and maintains a strong reputation for both academic and personal development.

The school prioritises the wellbeing and pastoral care of its pupils, with dedicated staff including a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Small class sizes and a focus on individual recognition support academic growth, while the school's non-selective policy is balanced by a commitment to high-quality teaching and positive value-added outcomes. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence and character through a broad, challenging education.

Scarborough College is a non-selective school that welcomes applications throughout the Prep and Senior Schools, subject to availability. The admissions process typically involves a visit or online chat, an application submission, and an interview with the Headmaster. International students may apply for a one-year GCSE programme in Year 11, and the Sixth Form has specific entry criteria. Scholarships are available in academic, all-rounder, performing arts, and sports categories, alongside means-tested bursaries.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The 2026-2027 Autumn Term runs from September to December, the Spring Term from January to March, and the Summer Term from April to July. Key dates include half-term breaks, Prizegiving in December, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) examination period in the Summer Term.

The campus features a range of academic and extracurricular facilities, including a modern Art & Design Technology block, contemporary biology and chemistry laboratories, and a refurbished Sixth Form Centre. Sports facilities include the Bramcote Athletics track, a multi-purpose sports hall, a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), an all-weather Astro pitch, tennis and netball courts, and cricket nets. Performing arts are supported by the Lisvane Hall, and the school operates four boarding houses, including the recently redeveloped Lodge House.

The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including an award-winning 'Yorkshire Grit' programme, performing arts productions, and various sports such as rugby, netball, hockey, squash, and surfing. Students participate in house bands, lunchtime concerts, and charity initiatives like the Prep School Charity Colour Run and student-led 24-hour charity events. The school also hosts TEDx-style events and maintains an active equestrian team.