Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Address: Ainthorpe Lane, Danby
Town/City: Whitby
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO21 2NG
Telephone Number: 01287 660345
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: St Hilda's Moorland Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elisabeth Orland
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 44 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 63% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.4%

Location and administration

URN: 121486
DfE Number: 815/3025
UKPRN: 10080623
UPRN: 100052160724
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Scarborough and Whitby (E14001461)
Electoral Ward: Danby & Mulgrave (E05014268)
Diocese: CE42(Diocese of York)

Easting & Northing: 469957E, 507831N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 27' 42.07" N 0° 55' 19.78" W
Plus Code: 9C6XF36H+M4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Castleton Primary School (1.3km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Rev Anthony Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 6 September 2027.
  • Miss Dani Calvert - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Reverend Marian Gardner - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Roma Haigh - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Rosie Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mrs June Lilley - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Mrs Fiona Motteu - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Elisabeth Orland - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Clara Pickard - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr Graham Stone - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mrs Georgiana Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Claire Thorpe - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Tokarski - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Tyreman - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Waites - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mrs Anna Watson - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mr Matthew White - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mrs Sally Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mrs Pauline Wright - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 September 2025.