Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby, YO22 5DN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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183rd 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 3,161 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music, Computing, Performance, Baking, Dance, Cheerleading, and Reading clubs. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club before the school day begins?
What Ofsted said about Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report depicts a “welcoming school community” where pupils are “proud” and achieve “exceptionally well” in a “calm, purposeful and stimulating learning environment.”
Strengths
- The curriculum has undergone “significant improvement,” featuring “thoughtful choices” about content, diverse representation, and regular opportunities to revisit prior learning.
- Staff are described as “experts in the subjects they teach,” using effective questioning and activity choices that bring learning to life.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “thrive at school and achieve highly” due to specifically developed support strategies.
- Behaviour is “exceptionally well,” with incidents of bullying being “extremely rare,” and attendance rates are high.
- Governance is “highly effective,” with leaders who “challenge and support school leaders” and carefully manage funding for vulnerable pupils.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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