East Whitby Primary Academy vs Whitby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Whitby School
Whitby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
975 students
| Measure | East Whitby Primary Academy Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whitby School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #547 of 1,636 | #269 of 366 |
| National rank | #5920 of 15,697 | #2978 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 197 | 975 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 975 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 63.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.6 |
| town | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.eastwhitby.org.uk | www.whitbyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Whitby Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 29.6).
- •Whitby School is the larger school with 975 students compared with 197.
- •East Whitby Primary Academy is a academy school while Whitby 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 East Whitby Primary Academy better than Whitby School?
On the Success Index (England), East Whitby Primary Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 29.6 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 East Whitby Primary Academy and Whitby School?
About 1.6 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. Whitby School: 975. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Whitby Primary Academy and Whitby School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
East Whitby Primary Academy is 547th of 1,636 and Whitby School is 269th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).