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West Cliff Primary School
Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EG, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it ranks in the top 67% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. However, only 8% of parents expressed satisfaction, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and communication. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 5% of other schools, highlighting the need for further development in various aspects of its offerings.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★1.0
Good range of extra-curricular
54%
Good range of subjects
39%
My child feels safe
23%
My child is happy
23%
School keeps me informed
23%
My child makes good progress
15%
School supports development
15%
School has high expectations
15%
School responds to concerns
8%
Behaviour is good
8%
I'd recommend this school
8%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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54.48846, -0.62097 · YO21 3EG
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144681
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is West Cliff Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Cliff Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is West Cliff Primary School a good school?
West Cliff Primary School scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about West Cliff Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Cliff Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 20% across all parent survey questions.
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