Airy Hill Primary School
Whitby, YO21 1PZ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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30th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,740 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 41% | 3.81 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Airy Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join yoga, gardening, board games, cooking or baking, and film night clubs. Forest School and musical instrument lessons are also available. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate to support families.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest School programme integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage transitions for children moving between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Airy Hill Primary School
Overview
Airy Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning. The report highlights a positive culture where teachers expect high effort and provide clear support, resulting in pupils who "know more and remember more" in core subjects. While the curriculum in mathematics and design technology is well sequenced, leaders are currently refining plans for wider subjects to ensure consistent progression.
Strengths
- Pupils "love the outdoor space" and engage enthusiastically in lessons, with teachers using strategies like the ‘lolly stick’ to ensure attention.
- Reading is a high priority, with systematic phonics teaching helping pupils become "fluent, confident and expressive readers."
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils use simple rules to resolve disputes, and "bullying does not happen."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "appropriate and timely," with gaps in knowledge identified quickly.
- Staff well-being is valued, with leaders managing workloads effectively to "remove unnecessary tasks and paperwork."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in subjects such as music and physical education is "less clear" and not well planned or sequenced.
- Leaders need to review wider curriculum plans to ensure learning "builds progressively from Reception to Year 6," particularly clarifying essential knowledge for Year 1 preparation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an "ethos of vigilance" ensuring staff identify concerns early and secure necessary help for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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