The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 8.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Lythe CEVC School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3RT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a selective school?
No. Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Whitby, YO21 3RT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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