Goathland Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beckhole Road Goathland Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5ND |
| Phone | 01947896230 |
| Reference Number | 121296 |
Goathland Primary School continues to be rated as good following its recent ungraded inspection. While the nurturing environment fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, the inspection revealed that the curriculum is not fully developed, and there are gaps in pupils' knowledge that need addressing. The school has recently implemented new curriculum plans that are yet to be thoroughly embedded and are in need of improvement to enhance pupils' learning experiences and outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 30.43%
Girls: 69.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 10 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.7% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Positive and respectful behaviour among pupils
- Effective early years provision that supports children's confidence
- Broad and balanced curriculum being developed
- Safe environment where pupils learn to recognize and manage risks
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High-quality resources enhance learning experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not fully embedded, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Assessment systems not accurately identifying gaps in pupils' understanding
- Inconsistent identification of pupils needing additional support in reading
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Egton Bridge, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1UX |
2.84 miles |
|
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Egton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1UT |
2.97 miles |
|
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ingham Close, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5DN |
4.06 miles |
|
Glaisdale Primary School
Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2PZ |
4.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |