East Whitby Primary Academy vs West Cliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Whitby Primary Academy
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
West Cliff Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
| Measure | East Whitby Primary Academy Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Cliff Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #547 of 1,636 | #737 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5920 of 15,697 | #7668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 197 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 13% |
| 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.eastwhitby.org.uk | www.west-cliff.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Whitby Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 51.5).
- •East Whitby Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 58%).
- •East Whitby Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •East Whitby Primary Academy is the larger school with 197 students compared with 159.
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 East Whitby Primary Academy better than West Cliff Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), East Whitby Primary Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 51.5 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 East Whitby Primary Academy and West Cliff Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Whitby Primary Academy: 197. West Cliff Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Whitby Primary Academy and West Cliff Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
East Whitby Primary Academy is 547th of 1,636 and West Cliff Primary School is 737th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).