Lealholm Primary School
Lealholm Bank, Whitby, YO21 2AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lealholm Primary School is a primary school in Whitby for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2013, report published 24 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 July 2022
Set in a rural, isolated part of North Yorkshire with 24 pupils on roll and a river school curriculum, pupils who attend Lealholm Primary school get a unique experience. The close proximity of the river Esk means that pupils can build rafts, photograph the river at different times of the year, and enjoy its natural beauty. Relationships between pupils are wonderful. Older pupils take responsibility for younger pupils. There is a positive, happy atmosphere running throughout the school. Pupils are flexible and adapt well to the nature of the building. The staffroom doubles up as a classroom and the key stage 2 classroom is also the dining room. This does not concern pupils. They are familiar with routines and very much at home in this environment. Pupils say they are happy. They feel safe and well looked after. Each pupil nominates two trusted adults every year. If they have a worry, they speak to these staff. Pupils say they get good advice and adults support them. Behaviour is impeccable. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and respectful. In lessons, pupils are considerate of others. They take turns and make sure everyone has a chance to learn. The two classes have age ranges of four to seven and seven to eleven. Pupils are tolerant and patient. They know that adults will need to support certain age groups at times. They get on with their work and enable lessons to run successfully. Pupils have learned about bullying. They say is it does not happen at school. If it did, they are adamant that adults would quickly sort it out.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to the curriculum are not fully embedded and impact has not been measured. This means that leaders do not have a clear picture of how well all aspects of the curriculum are working. Leaders should ensure that the whole school curriculum, from early years to Year 6 is carefully reviewed.
- Pupils have historically not been given opportunities to broaden their experiences. As a result, some pupils lack confidence and independence. Leaders should ensure that the wider curriculum helps to prepare pupils for secondary school and beyond.
Pupil numbers and mix
41 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Lealholm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaisdale Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Castleton Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Benjamin Russell
- Phone
- 01947897401
- Address
- Lealholm Bank, Whitby, YO21 2AG
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 144682
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.