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Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Whitby, YO21 2NG · North Yorkshire · primary school

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Ofsted report card · 2026 Lowest area: Expected standard Mixed Primary Church of England
4.7/10 Broadly average

120th 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 the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 57.0 · 32 40% 1.29
Ofsted 92 35% 3.20
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.

Beyond the classroom

Pupils visit the Ryedale Folk Museum, The Moors Centre, Danby, Hartlepool Power Station, and Peat Rigg Residential Centre.

Getting in

The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the May 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?

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What Ofsted said about Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Inspection report dated 6 May 2026

Overview

The inspection describes a school where leaders have created an “inclusive, nurturing and caring culture” underpinned by Christian values. Pupils enjoy coming to school, feel safe, and benefit from a “meticulously planned curriculum” that is expertly adapted for mixed-age groups and those with additional needs.

Strengths

  • Attendance is high and improving, supported by “positive relationships” with parents and bespoke support for barriers.
  • Behaviour is “excellent across the school,” with pupils acting respectfully and bullying being “extremely rare.”
  • Teachers are “highly effective” at adapting work and checking understanding to address misconceptions quickly.
  • The early years provision is “precisely planned,” with a sharp focus on vocabulary and language development.
  • The school is “highly inclusive,” with tailored support ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds thrive.

Areas to improve

  • Leaders should continue work to ensure changes to the mathematics curriculum lead to improved pupil achievement in this subject.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively identified and managed.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
57%
2024/25
Higher standard
0%
2024/25
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
11%
vs 25% across England

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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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