Open Other Primary Mixed

Scarcroft Primary School

Moss Street, York, YO23 1BS
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Scarcroft Primary School
York, YO23 1BS
373 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.70% FSM %
188 Boys
185 Girls
About Scarcroft Primary School

Scarcroft Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 373 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: James McGann.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with York or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority York
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District York
Parliamentary Constituency York Central
Ward Micklegate
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10055705
URN 142637
Data Last Updated 05-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sheriden Hutchinson-Jones Chair of Local Governing Body 12/12/2023 08/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
ELT Clerk Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2016 — N/A
Peter Crane Local Governor 10/03/2022 09/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Peter Crane Local Governor 10/03/2026 09/03/2030 Appointed by trustees
Laura Eddy Local Governor 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 Appointed by trustees
Helen Elsworth Local Governor 08/04/2024 07/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Charlotte Grason-Taylor Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lindsey Hodgson Local Governor 28/02/2025 27/02/2029 Appointed by trustees
Sheriden Hutchinson-Jones Local Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alex Mills Local Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Gareth Mines Local Governor 10/03/2022 09/03/2026 Elected by parents
Jennifer Mitchell Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
All Saints Catholic School York
0.34 km • York
Other
Millthorpe School
0.43 km • York
Other
The Mount School (York)
0.51 km • York
Other
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
0.67 km • York
Other
Fishergate Primary School
0.96 km • York
Other
Knavesmire Primary School
0.96 km • York
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Scarcroft Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in York, York.
Scarcroft Primary School has 373 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Scarcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Scarcroft Primary School is Mr James McGann.
Scarcroft Primary School is at Moss Street, York, YO23 1BS, in the York local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Scarcroft Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Scarcroft Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James McGann
Moss Street, York, YO23 1BS
01904806635
www.scarcroft.york.sch.uk
Location
YO23 1BS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142637
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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