Is Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 198th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School?

Applications for Reception places at Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Ainthorpe Lane, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NG

Local ranking198th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 57.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 7

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 46
Boys: 20 (45%)
Girls: 24 (55%)
Capacity: 70 (63% full)
SEND: 10.9%
FSM Eligible: 10.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 10.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Budget per Pupil: £10,143/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01287660345

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Ainthorpe Lane

Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 121486
UKPRN: 10080623
Establishment No.: 3025

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