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 |
Caedmon College Whitby is currently rated as requiring improvement across several key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. While the school has made some progress, particularly in the ambitious curriculum being implemented in key stages, it is noted that the quality of education is inconsistent. Notably, sixth-form provision stands out as a strength, showing good outcomes and an effective curriculum designed to meet students' needs. However, concerns persist regarding students' behaviour outside the classroom and the need for further improvements in attendance and the teaching of fundamental British values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1041 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 88 | 179 |
| 8 | 100 | 110 | 210 |
| 9 | 83 | 95 | 178 |
| 10 | 93 | 81 | 174 |
| 11 | 99 | 125 | 224 |
| 12 | 27 | 17 | 44 |
| 13 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| Unclassified | 20.6% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| 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 Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 01 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Apr 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is well-designed and effective.
- Pupils experience positive relationships with staff.
- Curriculum developments have increased knowledge access at key stage 3.
Areas for Improvement
- Quality of education is inconsistent across subjects.
- Pupils' behaviour outside of lessons is lacking.
- Attendance rates remain too high among certain groups.
- Curriculum for personal development is not consistently implemented.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.4% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.59 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 4 |
Previous Years
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 |