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Airy Hill Primary School

North Yorkshire, YO21 1PZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#12,958
of 13,686 nationally

About Airy Hill Primary School

Air Hill Primary School is clearly popular with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 38 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.11. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option rather than a long shot. The school's Parent View data is not available in this dataset, but the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. With a capacity of 210 and currently 189 pupils on roll, there is some headroom, though the oversubscription means places are competitive. The school serves a community where 30.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, and it offers nursery provision for children from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWaterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PZ
HeadteacherSam Butters
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity189 / 210 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballAthleticsFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubChoirArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Airy Hill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.