Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is a mainstream primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 54 of its 316 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 17 (5.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 316 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Yorkshire.
17.1% get SEN support
54 of 316 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
5.4% have an EHC plan
17 of 316 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication34
- Moderate learning difficulty14
- Social, emotional and mental health11
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 316 (places for 460)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Hunter
- Part of
- Ebor Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 74.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 146312
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Yorkshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, May 2025
Inspected in May 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Braeburn, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3LG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Cambian Scarborough School Independent · Ages 8–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Springhead School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 miles
- Martongate Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 13 miles
- Bridlington School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 13 miles
Other mainstream schools
- George Pindar School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 9.6%, EHC plans 5.5% 0.3 miles
- Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 16.1%, EHC plans 4.1% 0.6 miles
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 32.7%, EHC plans 6.4% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in North Yorkshire SEND schools in North Yorkshire
Questions about Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy
How many pupils at Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 54 of the 316 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 17 (5.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (34 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (14 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy?
Through North Yorkshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy?
You can ask for Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Martongate Primary School, about 13 miles away.
Where is Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy?
Braeburn, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3LG, in North Yorkshire.
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