The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 262 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,477
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 27.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- Seahorse Educational Trust
- Head
- Mrs Geraldine Fraser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Primary School
Primary · 374m away
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 604m away
Hinderton School
Special school · 729m away
Whitby Heath Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 866m away
Meadow Primary School
Primary · 939m away
The Bridge Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 984m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Whitby High School a selective school?
No. The Whitby High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Whitby High School's Ofsted rating?
The Whitby High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Whitby High School?
The Whitby High School currently has 1,477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Whitby High School take?
The Whitby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Whitby High School?
The Whitby High School is in Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Whitby High School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Whitby High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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