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Eskdale School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Philip Nicholson

location_onWhitby, YO22 4HS

language Visit Website phone 1947602856

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

404

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Progress 8

-0.22

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GCSE Rank

#38 in North Yorkshire

#2,865 of 4,676 nationally

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Eskdale School is a Community school secondary school in Whitby, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: -0.22).

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School Summary

Eskdale School is a community school in Whitby, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 404 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1, placing the school #38 in North Yorkshire and #2,865 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.22 — broadly in line with the national average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 28.9%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15.20%

EBacc APS3.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.06

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.45

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 August 2024

Inspection Report

23 November 2022

Inspection Report

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08 November 2017

Inspection Report

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23 June 2016

Inspection Report

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03 November 2015

Inspection Report

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04 March 2014

Inspection Report

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05 December 2013

Inspection Report

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29 June 2010

Inspection Report

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27 January 2009

Inspection Report

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27 September 2006

Inspection Report

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17 September 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2017-11-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-06-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-12-05

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 268 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	268	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	273	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	284	50	17.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	404	41	10.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	404	46	11.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	409	37	9.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	454	58	12.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	458	22	4.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	455	11	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	484	34	7.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	483	1	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	481	8	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	498	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	498	22	4.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	501	11	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	499	10	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	506	25	4.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	513	33	6.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	407	26	6.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	410	30	7.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	408	33	8.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	305	9	3.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	301	12	4.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	302	11	3.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree18%

don't know10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree39%

disagree28%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree25%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree11%

strongly disagree16%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree16%

agree52%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree52%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree13%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree66%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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