The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Oliver Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmInternational Christian Language School for Functional English
Miscellaneous · 423m away
Stakesby Primary Academy
Primary · 751m away
Whitby School
Secondary · 759m away
Airy Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
East Whitby Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Cliff Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Cliff Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Cliff Primary School?
West Cliff Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Cliff Primary School take?
West Cliff Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Cliff Primary School?
West Cliff Primary School is in Whitby, YO21 3EG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Cliff Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Cliff Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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