Fyling Hall School, Whitby
Fyling Hall School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Whitby. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Fyling Hall School in detail
Fyling Hall School in its own words
In its own words: "Our School motto is paramount to all we do at Fyling Hall. We are passionate that pupils should enjoy their learning and should fulfil their academic potential, whatever that may be. At Fyling Hall Private School Yorkshire we work hard to get to know each child and tailor our approach to suit the individual."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, drama and Duke of Edinburgh.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Fyling Hall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 31 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 4 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ruswarp Rail Station, about 4.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
16 September 2025
Short Visit
24 April 2023
Regulatory Compliance
12 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 March 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
3 March 2015
Integrated
1 March 2012
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Fyling Hall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Fyling Hall School
Fyling Hall GCSE results 2026
21 Aug 2026
BTEC Equine Management Success | Fyling Hall School
21 Aug 2026
From Bristol to Bishop Burton: Fyling Hall students look ahead
20 Aug 2026
Life in Year 6 at Fyling Hall
19 Jan 2026
Independent Schools Inspectorate Report 2025
2 Dec 2025
What Happened When We Switched Off: How a Mobile Phone Ban Changed Our School
7 Oct 2025
From Fyling Hall School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Fyling Hall School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
168 pupils
200 places
32 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Whitby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Whitby
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
168
Total Pupils
75
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Fyling Hall School
Questions parents ask about Fyling Hall School
What are GCSE results like at Fyling Hall School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Fyling Hall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Fyling Hall School last inspected?
Fyling Hall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Fyling Hall School?
Fyling Hall School has around 168 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Fyling Hall School?
Fyling Hall School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Fyling Hall School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Fyling Hall School?
Fyling Hall School is at Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4QD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)