SchoolScoresWhitby School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Prospect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1LA
01947 601901 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
North Yorkshire comparisons use the 8 of its 41 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 1% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 15% | 71% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 18% | 75% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 12% | 60% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0% | 38% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 1% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 12% | 62% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 1% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 15%said yes | 73% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. North Yorkshire figures pool parents at the North Yorkshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
225 pupils in this year group.
32% — 15 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.5 | 46.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
117 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the North Yorkshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 23% | 34% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 32% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 7% | 5% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
17 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 7% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 56% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 25.6 | 35.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
8 subjects, 29 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Literature, Mathematics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Physics, Sociology, Mathematics (Further), German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
83 students in this year group.
76% — 9 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 76% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 31% | 31% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
57 students in this year group.
46% — 19 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 46% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 7% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 62% | 46% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 176 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 167 |
| Of those, offered a place | 167 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 172 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 38th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 5.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 38th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 4% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.0% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 37.8 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 35th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 65% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 58% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 14.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Questions parents ask
What is Whitby School's Ofsted rating?
Whitby School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Whitby School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Whitby School?
15% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Whitby School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whitby School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 167 families put Whitby School as their first choice for 176 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 167 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121667.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.