Whitecliffe Academy
Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4AD · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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11th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 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 — 9.0/10 against 949 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitecliffe Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 activities are available for pupils to join after the school day ends? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitecliffe Academy
Overview
Whitecliffe Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as “aspirational and nurturing,” with a culture where “pupils flourish” and behaviour is “excellent.” Leaders and the trust demonstrate a clear commitment to providing a high-quality education, supported by well-considered staff workload and well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed, with systems to check understanding that are “well embedded,” ensuring misconceptions are quickly addressed and pupils rarely fall behind.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils learn to read “quickly and fluently” and there is a “love of reading across the school.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children being “happy, independent and curious” and benefiting from a spacious, well-planned outdoor area.
- The school fosters a positive culture through “applause moments” and recognition, resulting in pupils having an “excellent attitude to learning” and good attendance.
- Leaders partner closely with parents and agencies to identify special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, ensuring adults know pupils’ needs well.
Areas to improve
- The school should develop strategies for adaptive teaching, as some pupils with SEND are “too reliant on adult support” and do not always receive precisely tailored support to work independently.
- Staff must ensure they check pupils’ knowledge of different faiths, as gaps in understanding mean some pupils struggle to recall learning about religions and demonstrate respect in discussions.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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