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Whitby School

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Whitby School

Prospect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1LA

Community school
Pupils
1,041
Ages
11-19
FSM
26.2%
Attainment 8
39.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.6%
Basics 9-5
31.6%

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
14.7%
EBacc APS
3.30
EBacc 9-5
6.7%
EBacc 9-4
9.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.59
A*-A Grades
6.9%
A*-B Grades
24.1%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 47 students entered

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About Whitby School

Whitby School is a secondary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. The school has around 1,041 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: Eskdale School)
  3. Feb 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  4. Nov 2017 — Good (predecessor: Eskdale School)
  5. Feb 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Whitby School

What is Whitby School's Ofsted rating?
Whitby School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Whitby School's latest exam results?
Whitby School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Whitby School located?
Whitby School is a secondary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire (YO21 1LA).
How many pupils attend Whitby School?
Whitby School has around 1,041 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Whitby School with other schools?
View Whitby 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 North Yorkshire.