The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 56% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 55.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Cole (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
Mill Lane, Carlin How, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS13 4AD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Whitecliffe Academy?
Whitecliffe Academy currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitecliffe Academy take?
Whitecliffe Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitecliffe Academy?
Whitecliffe Academy is in Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4AD, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitecliffe Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whitecliffe Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.