The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Butters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitby School
Secondary · 574m away
International Christian Language School for Functional English
Miscellaneous · 774m away
East Whitby Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Stakesby Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
West Cliff Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Airy Hill Primary School?
Airy Hill Primary School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Airy Hill Primary School take?
Airy Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Airy Hill Primary School?
Airy Hill Primary School is in Whitby, YO21 1PZ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Airy Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Airy Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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