Stakesby Primary Academy
Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stakesby Primary Academy is a primary school in Whitby for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 4th of 11 primary schools in Whitby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 30 March 2023
- 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 2 February 2023
Pupils at Stakesby Primary Academy try their best to reflect the school's values of 'commitment, kindness and excellence'. Most pupils say that they enjoy coming to school because they love learning and spending time with their friends. Pupils say that teachers make learning enjoyable. They appreciate opportunities to practise and improve their work. Pupils achieve well in the subjects that they study. Pupils say that staff always sort out problems straight away. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils behave well in and out of lessons. Bullying is rare. Staff help pupils to play well together. Older pupils look after younger pupils at breaktimes. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities to contribute to their school and the wider community. They participate in sports events such as cross-country running to raise money for cancer research. Pupils say that learning outdoors in the wooded area helps them to learn survival skills and how to look after each other. Leaders want pupils to know more about the local area. Pupils enjoy visiting Whitby, where they photograph and sketch the local architecture. Pupils are proud to have their artwork displayed in Pannett Art Gallery.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not have detailed information of how best to support pupils with SEND, including in early years. This means that support and adaptations to provision are not always tailored as precisely as they should be. This includes support for reading and writing. Leaders should ensure that staff have precise information about how best to support pupils' needs, so that teachers can implement strategies that will ensure that all pupils with SEND are successful.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stakesby Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cliff Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Airy Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Not published |
| East Whitby Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Robson
- Phone
- 01947820231
- Address
- Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HY
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 146112
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.