Whitby School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Prospect Hill Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1LA |
| Phone | 01947601901 |
| Reference Number | 121667 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 832 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.75%
Girls: 53.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 103 | 190 |
| 8 | 75 | 81 | 156 |
| 9 | 63 | 58 | 121 |
| 10 | 64 | 97 | 161 |
| 11 | 55 | 50 | 105 |
| 12 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 13 | 14 | 26 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74% |
| Unclassified | 22% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-02-16 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-10-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-29 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-12-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-31 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-07-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-04-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Stakesby Primary Academy
Byland Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1HY |
0.28 miles |
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Airy Hill Primary School
Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PZ |
0.36 miles |
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West Cliff Primary School
Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EG |
0.47 miles |
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Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ruswarp, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1NJ |
0.83 miles |
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East Whitby Primary Academy
Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4HU |
0.98 miles |
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Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LA |
2.32 miles |
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Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ingham Close, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5DN |
2.59 miles |
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Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
High Street, Lythe, Lythe Cevc School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3RT |
3.35 miles |
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Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thorpe Lane, Fylingthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4TH |
4.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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International Christian Language School for Functional English
5 Chubb Hill Road, Whitby, YO21 1JU |
0.21 miles |
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Fyling Hall School
Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 4QD |
4.73 miles |