West Cliff Primary School
URN: 121346 • Whitby YO21 3EG
Overview
- Name
- West Cliff Primary School
- URN
- 121346
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christina Zanelli (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Church Square, Whitby YO21 3EG
Summary
West Cliff Primary School is a community school located in Whitby, North Yorkshire, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of approximately 206 pupils, the school operates within a capacity of 210. It aims to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes unique initiatives such as Beach School and Taming Tigers, which encourage outdoor learning and personal development. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, enhancing their social skills and interests. The school also prioritises the development of digital citizenship and a love for reading, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges.
West Cliff Primary is committed to inclusivity, providing support for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education and personal growth.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes unique initiatives such as Beach School and Taming Tigers, which encourage outdoor learning and personal development. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, enhancing their social skills and interests. The school also prioritises the development of digital citizenship and a love for reading, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges.
West Cliff Primary is committed to inclusivity, providing support for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education and personal growth.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 97
- FSM %
- 8.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 210 | 8.90 |
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