Schools in Whitby
There are 19 schools in Whitby on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 1 secondary schools, under North Yorkshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Whitby (16)
- Airy Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter · YO21 1PZ
- Castleton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · YO21 2DA
- Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school · YO21 2NG
- East Whitby Primary AcademyAcademy converter · YO22 4HU
- Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · YO21 1UT
- Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO22 4TH
- Glaisdale Primary SchoolAcademy converter · YO21 2PZ
- Goathland Primary SchoolCommunity school · YO22 5ND
- Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO22 4LA
- Lealholm Primary SchoolAcademy converter · YO21 2AG
- Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO21 3RT
- Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO21 1NJ
- Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO22 5DN
- St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · YO21 1UX
- Stakesby Primary AcademyAcademy converter · YO21 1HY
- West Cliff Primary SchoolAcademy converter · YO21 3EG
Secondary schools in Whitby (1)
- Whitby SchoolCommunity school · YO21 1LA
Other phases in Whitby (2)
- Fyling Hall SchoolOther independent school · YO22 4QD
- International Christian Language School for Functional EnglishMiscellaneous · YO21 1JU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Whitby?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 19 open schools with a Whitby address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Whitby guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Whitby?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.