Castleton Primary School
URN: 144680 • Whitby YO21 2DA
Overview
- Name
- Castleton Primary School
- URN
- 144680
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01287660496
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 38 High Street, Whitby YO21 2DA
Summary
Castleton Primary School, located in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is an academy converter with a mixed-gender enrollment of 48 pupils, serving a capacity of 56. The school is part of the Yorkshire Endeavour Academy Trust, which comprises five primary schools that collaborate to enhance educational support and resources. Castleton Primary is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters resilience and a love for learning.
The curriculum at Castleton Primary includes a strong emphasis on outdoor education and experiential learning, with opportunities for students to engage in activities such as forest schools and community improvement projects. The school promotes cultural awareness and prepares students for life in a diverse society, encouraging them to learn new languages and participate in extra-curricular clubs.
Support for students with special educational needs and disabilities is a priority, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. The school values parental involvement and maintains open communication through various channels, including newsletters and a dedicated website.
The curriculum at Castleton Primary includes a strong emphasis on outdoor education and experiential learning, with opportunities for students to engage in activities such as forest schools and community improvement projects. The school promotes cultural awareness and prepares students for life in a diverse society, encouraging them to learn new languages and participate in extra-curricular clubs.
Support for students with special educational needs and disabilities is a priority, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. The school values parental involvement and maintains open communication through various channels, including newsletters and a dedicated website.
Useful links
- Oakridge Primary School (other)
- Castleton Primary School (other)
- Glaisdale Primary School (other)
- Lealholm Primary School (other)
- Website by The Specialists (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 48
- Boys
- 22
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- 2018-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 48 | 22 | 26 | 56 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 | 23 | 29 | 56 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 51 | 21 | 30 | 56 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 51 | 21 | 30 | 56 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 46 | 21 | 25 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 44 | 20 | 24 | 56 | 0.00 |
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