George Pindar School

About George Pindar School

George Pindar School is a special community, proud to serve Eastfield and the south of Scarborough. We want the very best for all our students and have high expectations for them. We believe that everyone needs high aspirations to succeed and to that end our vision is to strive for success in all that we do.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Lesley Welsh

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 75 responses • 10.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

77.4% positive 22.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

84% positive 16% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

64% positive 29.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

70.6% positive 21.3% negative

My child does well at this school

77.3% positive 13.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 75 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

42.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

30.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.76

Progress 8

Well below average

15.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

37.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

18.4% entered EBacc

6.1% achieved EBacc

98 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah R Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 10, 2023

4.0

"Mixed feelings"

We've only just started at Pindar this year and while the school itself is lovely, we're still getting used to the system. The staff are friendly and our child seems to be settling in okay, but we're not entirely convinced about the curriculum yet. We'll reserve judgment for now and see how the year goes.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Proud to be Pindar!"

We've been at Pindar for 3 years now and every year has been a positive experience for our child. The staff are friendly, the facilities are great, and the values the school teaches are exactly what we want our kids to learn. Our child has grown into a confident and kind young person under their care. 10/10 would recommend.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"An amazing school!"

We sent our child to Pindar for 5 years and it was an incredible experience for the whole family. The school's 'Proud to be Pindar' motto really does shine through in every aspect of school life. From the academic achievements to the extra-curricular activities, our child was always supported and encouraged to be their best self.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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