Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs West Cliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
117 students
West Cliff Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
| Measure | Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Cliff Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1267 of 1,636 | #737 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12731 of 15,697 | #7668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 117 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.sleights.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.west-cliff.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Cliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 27.4).
- •West Cliff Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 56%).
- •West Cliff Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •West Cliff Primary School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 117.
- •Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while West Cliff Primary School is a academy 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 Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than West Cliff Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Cliff Primary School ranks higher (51.5 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 Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and West Cliff Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 117. West Cliff Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and West Cliff Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1267th 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).