The Whitby High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sycamore Drive Whitby Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH66 2NU |
| Phone | 01513558445 |
| Reference Number | 111429 |
The Whitby High School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to a good overall effectiveness rating. Leaders and staff have established high expectations, ensuring that pupils and sixth form students receive a good quality education, characterized by positive relationships and a generally respectful environment. Despite some concerns regarding bullying raised by a minority, the majority of students feel well supported and engaged in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1477 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.71%
Girls: 49.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 125 | 108 | 233 |
| 8 | 123 | 157 | 280 |
| 9 | 133 | 134 | 267 |
| 10 | 140 | 130 | 270 |
| 11 | 148 | 125 | 273 |
| 12 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| 13 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupils and students
- Good quality of education across most subjects
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective safeguarding measures
- Well-planned curriculum that meets pupils' needs
- Strong personal development program for Years 7 to 11
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in a small number of subjects
- Some pupils at early reading stages lack targeted support
- Underdeveloped personal development program in the sixth form
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.33 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 20% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 112 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 72 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Woodlands Primary School
Eddisbury Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2JT |
0.23 miles |
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Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Deeside, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6TQ |
0.38 miles |
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Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.45 miles |
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Whitby Heath Primary School
Wyedale, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6RJ |
0.51 miles |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.53 miles |
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Meadow Primary School
Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 4SZ |
0.58 miles |
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2BD |
0.8 miles |
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The Oaks Community Primary School
Rochester Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9EX |
0.91 miles |
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Brookside Primary School
Rostherne Avenue, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2EE |
1 miles |
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St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Sherbourne Road, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, CH65 5EW |
1.07 miles |
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Wolverham Primary and Nursery School
Milton Road, Wolverham, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 5AT |
1.19 miles |
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William Stockton Community Primary School
Heathfield Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 8DH |
1.21 miles |
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The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED |
1.25 miles |
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Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Cambridge Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AQ |
1.29 miles |
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Westminster Community Primary School
John Street, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2ED |
1.55 miles |
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Capenhurst CofE Primary School
Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6HE |
1.63 miles |
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Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Parklands, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 3RL |
1.64 miles |
|
Sutton Green Primary School
Armthorpe Drive, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 4NW |
1.78 miles |
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Rossall Grove, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1NN |
1.8 miles |
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Rivacre Valley Primary School
Rivacre Brow, Overpool, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1LE |
1.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.54 miles |
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Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NA |
0.8 miles |
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Ellesmere Port Church of England College
164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6EA |
0.98 miles |
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HD |
3.6 miles |
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Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN |
3.81 miles |
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The Hammond
Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES |
4.06 miles |
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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5JH |
4.24 miles |
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South Wirral High School
Plymyard Avenue, Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH |
4.31 miles |
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Maple Grove School
Clare Avenue, Chester, CH2 3HR |
4.85 miles |
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Abbey School for Exceptional Children
10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU |
4.97 miles |