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Welcome to Whitby School

Head of Sixth Form WelcomeOur aim is clear. Whitby deserves a first class facility for all post 16 students in the area and we are proud of our teaching, support and facilities.We are ambitious for our students and work together to help them achieve and move on to greater things. Our pastoral care is strong. The sixth form team knows our students well and work tirelessly to bring out the best in them.We are proud to be an inclusive Sixth Form and offer courses from Level 1 to Level 3. We offer a range of enrichment activities in addition to a supportive personal coaching system which helps to extend a young person’s learning.But don't take our word for it. Visit us, look round our dedicated sixth form centre, meet our friendly students and staff.We look forward to seeing you.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Local authority maintained schools

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,041 Total

No. of Boys

507 (48.7%)

No. of Girls

534 (51.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

12.4%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.64%

A*/A grades

7.27%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

81%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:20%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:21%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

27%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:76%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:24%
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!


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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 22, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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A successful enrichment programme will promote the life-skills needed for everyday life, develop “soft skills” that employers and universities look for, while also giving you the opportunity to find out more about your interests and passions.

Student Leaders
As a student leader you will help shape the future of the sixth form by reviewing policies such as uniform and the curriculum. As well as representing the sixth form at open evenings, you will help to organise charity events, student events and fundraising. This will be your opportunity to show your leadership abilities and will look excellent on any job or university application form.
Work Related Learning
This is giving you the opportunity to gain a qualification that is not in in the curriculum. For example: health and safety in the workplace, first aid at work, principles of safeguarding. If you know your chosen career or not, this is a great opportunity to get more qualifications on your CV, and there are over 30 options to choose from!
Coaching
This will give you the opportunity to help coach KS3/KS4 students. You will work closely with a set of students throughout the year to help them in their learning. You will receive training for this that will look excellent on any job or university application.

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed