Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ingham Close, Sleights, Whitby, YO22 5DNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Whitby for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 9th of 11 primary schools in Whitby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2019, report published 1 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils and staff are proud to be part of this welcoming school community. Parents commented that the school often goes 'above and beyond' for its pupils. Staff are ambitious that every pupil will achieve their best. Pupils' enthusiasm to learn is palpable. Those responsible for leading the school, including governors, have taken the school from strength to strength. Consequently, many pupils achieve exceptionally well. The school is committed to helping pupils thrive, both personally and academically. Pupils take on leadership roles, support their local community and learn about different beliefs and cultures. Children in the early years learn from carefully selected activities. Staff ask questions that develop children's curiosity about the world around them. Pupils are polite, punctual and rates of attendance are high. Pastoral care is of the highest quality. The school has created a sense of belonging that enriches pupils' lives. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are taught to work together and communicate with confidence. Incidents of poor behaviour or bullying are extremely rare. Pupils experience a calm, purposeful and stimulating learning environment. Partnership work with a school in Africa and a local care home broadens pupils' life experiences. Pupils develop respect and empathy for those who are different from themselves.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Not published |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Airy Hill Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| East Whitby Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| West Cliff Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Grason-Taylor
- Phone
- 01947810395
- Address
- Ingham Close, Sleights, Whitby, YO22 5DN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121491
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.