- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
3 first choices, 3 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
Schools in YO21
A postcode district in North Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: YO21 is a postcode district in North Yorkshire with 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1911 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All YO21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in YO21
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in YO21
11 in YO21, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well below the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 46
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby, YO21 3RT · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 79
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in YO21
1 in YO21, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
167 first choices, 176 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 975
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Nurseries in YO21
7 in YO21, highest Ofsted grade first
Roseville Childcare
Lythe, YO21 3RT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Egton Playgroup
Whitby, YO21 1UX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Esklets Pre-School
Whitby, YO21 2JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in YO21
1 in YO21, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
167 first choices, 176 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 975
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in YO21, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every YO21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
YO21 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in YO21
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about YO21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in YO21?
YO21 has 19 schools, including 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in YO21?
The highest-ranked schools in YO21 on Eduscope are Glaisdale Primary School, Castleton Primary School, Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in YO21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in YO21 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.