The Whitby High School
URN: 111429 • Ellesmere Port CH66 2NU
Overview
- Name
- The Whitby High School
- URN
- 111429
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Seahorse Educational Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geraldine Fraser (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01513558445
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port CH66 2NU
Summary
The Whitby High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, with a current enrolment of 1,477 students and a capacity of 1,625. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where kindness, respect, and commitment are central values. The ethos of "The Whitby Way" encourages students to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
The school offers a wide range of courses, supported by specialist teachers and well-equipped facilities, including a dedicated study area and coffee shop for sixth form students. Academic enrichment is emphasized through various trips and residential opportunities, both locally and internationally, aimed at broadening students' horizons.
Governance at The Whitby High School involves a dedicated board responsible for maintaining high educational standards and supporting the school's leadership. The governing body plays a crucial role in ensuring that the school meets its statutory duties and fosters an environment conducive to learning, thereby enhancing the overall educational experience for all students.
The school offers a wide range of courses, supported by specialist teachers and well-equipped facilities, including a dedicated study area and coffee shop for sixth form students. Academic enrichment is emphasized through various trips and residential opportunities, both locally and internationally, aimed at broadening students' horizons.
Governance at The Whitby High School involves a dedicated board responsible for maintaining high educational standards and supporting the school's leadership. The governing body plays a crucial role in ensuring that the school meets its statutory duties and fosters an environment conducive to learning, thereby enhancing the overall educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governors Information & Duties (governance)
- Meet The Governors (governance)
- Information For Prospective Parent Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Download a PDF version here. (download)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Seahorse Educational Trust
- Capacity
- 1625
- Pupils
- 1477
- Boys
- 749
- Girls
- 728
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1477 | 749 | 728 | 1625 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1579 | 785 | 794 | 1625 | 26.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1586 | 835 | 751 | 1625 | 21.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1586 | 835 | 751 | 1625 | 21.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1609 | 833 | 776 | 1625 | 18.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1614 | 811 | 803 | 1625 | 15.70 |
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