Airy Hill Primary School vs East Whitby Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airy Hill Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
East Whitby Primary Academy
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
| Measure | Airy Hill Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | East Whitby Primary Academy Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 1,636 | #547 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3082 of 15,697 | #5920 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 185 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.airyhill.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.eastwhitby.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Airy Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 59.6).
- •Airy Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 69%).
- •East Whitby Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
- •East Whitby Primary Academy is the larger school with 197 students compared with 185.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airy Hill Primary School better than East Whitby Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Airy Hill Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 59.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Airy Hill Primary School and East Whitby Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Airy Hill Primary School: 185. East Whitby Primary Academy: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Airy Hill Primary School and East Whitby Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Airy Hill Primary School is 273rd of 1,636 and East Whitby Primary Academy is 547th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).