Castleton Community Primary School
URN: 121376 • Whitby YO21 2DA
Overview
- Name
- Castleton Community Primary School
- URN
- 121376
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Douglass (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 38 High Street, Whitby YO21 2DA
Summary
Castleton Community Primary School, located in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 43 pupils, operating below its capacity of 56. The school is part of the Yorkshire Endeavour Academy Trust, which comprises five primary schools committed to collaborative working and shared expertise. This partnership enhances the educational experience and support available to students.
The school’s ethos emphasizes the development of resilience, a love of reading, and preparation for life in a multicultural society. Castleton offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes early years education, outdoor learning experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage with their local community and environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection.
Support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, is a priority at Castleton. The school promotes a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stages of their educational journey.
The school’s ethos emphasizes the development of resilience, a love of reading, and preparation for life in a multicultural society. Castleton offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes early years education, outdoor learning experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage with their local community and environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection.
Support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, is a priority at Castleton. The school promotes a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stages of their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Glaisdale Primary School (73.3)
- St Hedda's Roman Catholic Primary School (72.9)
- West Cliff Primary School (63.6)
- Whitby, Airy Hill Community Primary School (63.6)
- Lealholm Primary School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 43
- Boys
- 21
- Girls
- 22
- FSM %
- 7.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-06-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 7.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 7.00 |
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