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The Whitby High School

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The Whitby High School

Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU

Foundation school
Pupils
1,477
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.2%
Attainment 8
38.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.6%
Basics 9-5
31.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.7%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
24.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.10
A*-A Grades
15.5%
A*-B Grades
32.0%
AAB+ %
20.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 94 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Whitby High School

The Whitby High School is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 1,477 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Whitby High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Whitby High School

What is The Whitby High School's Ofsted rating?
The Whitby High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Whitby High School's latest exam results?
The Whitby High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Whitby High School located?
The Whitby High School is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester (CH66 2NU).
How many pupils attend The Whitby High School?
The Whitby High School has around 1,477 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Whitby High School with other schools?
View The Whitby High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire West and Chester.