How many pupils does The Whitby High School have?

The Whitby High School has 1,477 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Whitby High School's Ofsted rating?

The Whitby High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does The Whitby High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Whitby High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 in 2025/26.

Is The Whitby High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Whitby High School is part of Seahorse Educational Trust.

Where is The Whitby High School?

The Whitby High School is located at Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 2NU.

The Whitby High School

Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 2NU

Good

Inspected 24 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,477

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About The Whitby High School

The Whitby High School is a foundation school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,477 pupils on roll. It is part of Seahorse Educational Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 (2025/26). 25.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,477 / 1,625 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.9%

Free school meals

8.2%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

9.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.0

Attainment 8

267 pupils

31.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

49.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

15 students

20%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

31%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.1%

Overall absence

30.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

95.26

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.3 vs 2023/24

15.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

20.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£48,549

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,146 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

31.9

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,241

Spend per pupil

£8,407

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 2NU
Phone: 01513558445
Headteacher: Geraldine Fraser
Website: www.whitbyhigh.org

Academy Trust

Seahorse Educational Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Whitby High School?: The Whitby High School is a foundation school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Whitby High School have?: The Whitby High School has 1,477 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Whitby High School's Ofsted rating?: The Whitby High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).
How does The Whitby High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Whitby High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 in 2025/26.
Is The Whitby High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Whitby High School is part of Seahorse Educational Trust.
Where is The Whitby High School?: The Whitby High School is located at Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 2NU.

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