2026 Best Primary Schools in Whitby Area

Whitby primary schools deliver strong results across this historic coastal town, with 56% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared with England's 62%. Castleton Primary School, Airy Hill Primary School, and Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, compared with the England average of 8%. With 17 schools serving Whitby and surrounding villages, families benefit from close-knit community schools with strong academic foundations and excellent science results, where 91% reach expected standards against 82% nationally. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.