Airy Hill Primary School vs Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.3 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
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
117 students
| Measure | Airy Hill Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 1,636 | #1267 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3082 of 15,697 | #12731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 185 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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.sleights.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Airy Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 27.4).
- •Airy Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 56%).
- •Airy Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Airy Hill Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 117.
- •Airy Hill Primary School is a academy school while Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Airy Hill Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 27.4 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 Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.3 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. Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Airy Hill Primary School and Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Airy Hill Primary School is 273rd of 1,636 and Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1267th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).