Castleton Primary School vs Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleton Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
46 students
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
44 students
| Measure | Castleton Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 46 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.castletonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.danbyceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 31.8).
- •Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •Castleton Primary School is the larger school with 46 students compared with 44.
- •Castleton Primary School is a academy school while Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Castleton Primary School better than Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
On the Success Index (England), Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School ranks higher (35.2 vs 31.8 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 Castleton Primary School and Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleton Primary School: 46. Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleton Primary School and Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleton Primary School is unranked and Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).