Schools in Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
18 schools · 2,474 students · 9 local authority, 8 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 55.
Whitby, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,474 students. By level there are 16 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 9 local authority, 8 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Whitby's schools is 55, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Airy Hill Primary School (74.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (73.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and East Whitby Primary Academy (59.6, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Whitby School (975 students), Stakesby Primary Academy (212 students), East Whitby Primary Academy (197 students).
Ranked schools in Whitby
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 174Airy Hill Primary SchoolWhitby · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 273Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWhitby · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 360East Whitby Primary AcademyWhitby · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 459Stakesby Primary AcademyWhitby · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 552West Cliff Primary SchoolWhitby · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 630Whitby SchoolWhitby · Local authority Secondary39.5 Attainment 8 · 975 students
- 727Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWhitby · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 827Fyling Hall SchoolWhitby · Independent All-through35.4 Attainment 8 · 168 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airy Hill Primary School Whitby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 2 | Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Whitby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 73.4 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 3 | East Whitby Primary Academy Whitby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 59.6 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 4 | Stakesby Primary Academy Whitby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.7 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 5 | West Cliff Primary School Whitby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 6 | Whitby School Whitby · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Local authority | 29.6 Lower 50% | 39.5 Attainment 8 | 975 |
| 7 | Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Whitby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 27.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 8 | Fyling Hall School Whitby · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 27.3 Lower 50% | 35.4 Attainment 8 | 168 |
Other schools in Whitby
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Lealholm Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
41 students
Glaisdale Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
28 students
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
36 students
Goathland Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
21 students
St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
15 students
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
44 students
Castleton Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
46 students
Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
42 students
Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
55 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Whitby side by side →
Other places in Yorkshire and the Humber
- Leeds(232)
- Sheffield(200)
- Bradford(149)
- York(127)
- Doncaster(121)
- Hull(104)
- Rotherham(89)
- Huddersfield(78)
- Barnsley(73)
- Wakefield(64)
- Halifax(50)
- Harrogate(46)
- Grimsby(45)
- Scunthorpe(44)
- Pontefract(43)
- Keighley(37)
- Dewsbury(28)
- Scarborough(27)
- Batley(23)
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- Beverley(16)
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- Richmond(15)
- Ripon(15)
- Ilkley(13)
- Sowerby Bridge(13)
- Pudsey(13)
- Bridlington(13)
- Malton(13)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whitby?
Airy Hill Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Whitby with a Success Index (England) of 74.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Whitby?
Whitby has 18 schools (16 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 2,474 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Whitby?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Whitby is 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.