The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 46
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Elisabeth Orland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ainthorpe Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School's Ofsted rating?
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School currently has 46 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School take?
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School is in Whitby, YO21 2NG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School have a sixth form?
No, Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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