The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAiry Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Whitby School
Secondary · 1.6km away
International Christian Language School for Functional English
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
West Cliff Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Stakesby Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend East Whitby Primary Academy?
East Whitby Primary Academy currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Whitby Primary Academy take?
East Whitby Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Whitby Primary Academy?
East Whitby Primary Academy is in Whitby, YO22 4HU, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Whitby Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, East Whitby Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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