Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 121507 • Whitby YO21 3RT

Overview

Name
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
121507
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01947893373
Website
Visit
Address
High Street, Whitby YO21 3RT

Summary

Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Whitby, North Yorkshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 75 pupils, with a capacity for 105. The school is committed to providing high-quality education within a Christian context, promoting values derived from the teachings of Jesus. It welcomes families from all faith backgrounds and aims to foster a strong sense of community among students and their families.

The school offers a nurturing environment with a focus on child-led and play-based learning, particularly in its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) nursery, which accepts children from the age of three. Lythe School also provides a range of extracurricular activities and support services, including the Seashells Club for before and after school childcare.

Collective worship is an integral part of school life, encouraging spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school maintains strong links with the local parish and incorporates religious education into its curriculum, ensuring that pupils have opportunities to explore their faith and values in a supportive environment.

Key details

LA
North Yorkshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
75
Boys
42
Girls
33
FSM %
8.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 75 42 33 105 8.70
2024-09-11 75 45 30 105 10.90
2023-09-11 66 41 25 105 10.20
2022-09-11 66 41 25 105 10.20
2021-09-11 56 32 24 105 15.10
2020-09-11 63 34 29 105 10.20

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