Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Church of England
Address Ainthorpe Lane
Danby
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 2NG
Phone 01287660345
Reference Number 121486

Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to a Good overall effectiveness rating. Relationships among staff and students are strong, fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school's curriculum is well-planned in several areas, particularly in early reading and mathematics, although there are still gaps in the development of reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics. The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they have equal access to the curriculum and school life.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 46
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 43.48%
Girls: 56.52%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 10.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 1 8
2 2 2 4
3 2 7 9
4 7 2 9
5 Unknown 2 2
6 1 6 7

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 100%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 19 Jan 2022
Date Report
19 Jan 2022 School inspection:
01 Oct 2020 Monitoring visit
15 May 2018 Full inspection:
01 Oct 2014 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
30 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
17 May 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils
  • Effective early reading and phonics instruction
  • Supportive environment for pupils with SEND
  • Well-planned mathematics curriculum with a focus on number skills
  • Inclusive after-school clubs and activities

Areas for Improvement

  • Limited opportunities for pupils to practice reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics
  • Curriculum lacks clear identification of key concepts across subjects

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 108
Maths 100

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 6 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 2 1

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Name Distance
Castleton Primary School
38 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2DA
0.8 miles
Lealholm Primary School
Lealholm Bank, Whitby, YO21 2AG
3.82 miles
Glaisdale Primary School
Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2PZ
4.79 miles
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