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Whitby School

State school · Whitby, YO21 1LA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,041 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,041 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Gareth Davies

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

West Cliff Primary School 17 %
Stakesby Primary Academy 14 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Airy Hill Primary School 13 %
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 9 %
Staithes, Seton Community Primary School 6 %
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 5 %
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 5 %
Glaisdale Primary School 4 %
East Whitby Primary Academy 4 %
Oakridge Community Primary School 3 %
Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 %
Castleton Primary School 3 %
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
62%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.9%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
24.78
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
57
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,041
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Prospect Hill
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 1LA
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Telephone: 01947 601901

Email: post@ccwhitby.co.uk

Website: http://www.whitbyschool.co.uk

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Whitby School Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA
1,041 Pupil numbers
26.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
57 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.9%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.90
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.10 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
21.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
24.78
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCE A level 6 D
Mathematics GCE A level 6 C
History GCE A level 8 C
Geography GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 6 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Whitby School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 8 If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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