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The Whitby High School
Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NU, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,477
Capacity
1,625
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong position in GCSE Attainment, this school ranks in the top 84% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 54% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, only 31% reach a grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. The school also sees 31% of its students progress to university, with a smaller percentage entering top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 31% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other3.0%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.26344, -2.91168 · CH66 2NU
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111429
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.whitbyhigh.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Whitby High School rated by Ofsted?
The Whitby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is The Whitby High School a good school?
The Whitby High School scores 24.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Whitby High School in GCSEs?
The Whitby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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