The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 48 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 48
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Oliver Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
38 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2DA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castleton Primary School?
Castleton Primary School currently has 48 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castleton Primary School take?
Castleton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castleton Primary School?
Castleton Primary School is in Whitby, YO21 2DA, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castleton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castleton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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