Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Ainthorpe Lane, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a primary school in Whitby for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 8th of 11 primary schools in Whitby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 11 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 May 2026
Pupils enjoy coming to school here. The caring ethos runs throughout the school. Pupils live out the school’s values of trust, friendship and respect on a daily basis. They feel safe here and enjoy spending time with their friends. Pupils build positive relationships with the staff. They have trusted adults to speak to if they have any concerns. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education the school provides. They specifically comment on the warm and welcoming environment and how much the staff care about the pupils. Pupils and children in the early years access a meticulously planned curriculum. High-quality work in books demonstrates that pupils achieve well and build their knowledge over time. Pupils are very well prepared for their next steps. In the early years, children quickly develop the foundational skills they need. They are well prepared for Year 1. Children and pupils benefit from a meticulously planned curriculum. Pupils with barriers to their learning are well supported. As a result, they enjoy learning. Pupils' behaviour is excellent across the school in lessons and at social times. Mixed age groups play football together at break time. Pupils can independently resolve minor conflicts. Bullying is extremely rare at the school. Older pupils act as role models by supporting younger pupils with their reading. Pupils attend well and their attendance is improving over time. Pupils access a personal development offer that is tailored to their needs. They have a range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. The artist in residence leads enrichment activities. Pupils represent the school in sporting competitions and activities throughout the school year. They attend numerous trips including to the theatre and to various museums.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue their work to ensure that the changes to the mathematics curriculum lead to an improvement in pupils’ achievement in mathematics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lealholm Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Glaisdale Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Lingdale Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lockwood Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elisabeth Orland
- Phone
- 01287660345
- Address
- Ainthorpe Lane, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NG
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121486
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.