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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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