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Welcome to The Whitby High School

We are very proud of our Sixth Form and we believe in giving young adults access to all the components needed to succeed in further education. This includes offering as wide a variety of courses as possible, committed teaching staff who are experts in their chosen fields, dedicated Sixth Form resources such as a fully equipped study area and modern coffee shop and eating area to name just a few.We have tried to make this area the ‘one-stop shop’ for information and details about our Sixth Form including our comprehensive prospectus which is available as a downloadable PDF. However, if you still have questions after reading through this section then please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Sixth Form Mr P. Merryweather. You can contact him at: pmerryweather@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,477 Total

No. of Boys

749 (50.7%)

No. of Girls

728 (49.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

15.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.64%

A*/A grades

10.91%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

82%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:42%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:28%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:11%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

36%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

14%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:92%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:35%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Jan 6, 2025

January External Exam Series (6th January - Friday 6th February 2026)

Feb 5, 2026

Year 12 Parents Evening

May 4, 2026

Final A Level & Applied Course External Exam Series (Monday 4th May – Friday 26th June)

Jun 22, 2026

Mock Exam Series (Monday 22nd June – Monday 29th June)


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

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Alumni Stories

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At The Whitby High School, we believe that enrichment is a fantastic way to enhance students’ enjoyment of school life and foster an inclusive, community spirit within our school. Our Enrichment Programme is also designed to engage students with the wider community and teach them essential life skills. Now more than ever, a thriving enrichment programme is crucial for promoting employability, academic achievement, and equipping young people with the skills they need to make positive life choices. Enrichment encompasses a wide range of activities that students can choose to pursue beyond their academic studies and usual school requirements. By developing students’ social, moral, spiritual, and cultural strengths, we enable them to succeed in education, work, and society. At The Whitby High School, we have developed a diverse enrichment programme that both encourages and recognises the many activities our students participate in. Our three core areas are work-related learning, community participation, and personal development. Examples within these areas include voluntary work, sports, arts and music, charity initiatives, community partnerships, and work experience. These are embedded in our PACE PLEDGES. Students at The Whitby High School are encouraged to actively participate in enrichment activities as they work towards the PACE Pledges. We give students the freedom to explore their own interests in extra-curricular activities. Additionally, we continuously build partnerships with community providers to expand our enrichment programme.

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About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed