The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.58
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr David Perry (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmInternational Christian Language School for Functional English
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Airy Hill Primary School
Primary · 574m away
West Cliff Primary School
Primary · 759m away
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
East Whitby Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Whitby School a selective school?
No. Whitby School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Whitby School's Ofsted rating?
Whitby School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitby School?
Whitby School currently has 1,041 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitby School take?
Whitby School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Whitby School?
Whitby School is in Whitby, YO21 1LA, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitby School have a sixth form?
Yes, Whitby School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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