Best primary schools in Whitby (2026)
Whitby has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Airy Hill Primary School, in the top 44% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 72%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 44% in England |
Airy Hill Primary School Whitby |
63% | 85% | 10% | No rating | |
2 Top 49% in England |
Stakesby Primary Academy Whitby |
62% | 74% | 7% | Good | |
3 Bottom 40% in England |
East Whitby Primary Academy Whitby |
57% | 69% | 19% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 33% in England |
West Cliff Primary School Whitby |
53% | 58% | 13% | Good |
Other towns in North Yorkshire
- Catterick Garrison
- Eston
- Guisborough
- Harrogate
- Huntington (York)
- Knaresborough
- Loftus
- Marske-by-the-Sea
- Middlesbrough
- Northallerton
- Redcar
- Richmond
- Ripon
- Scarborough
- Selby
- Skipton
- York
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What is the best primary school in Whitby?
On exam results over the last three years, Airy Hill Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Whitby, in the top 44% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.