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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
27%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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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!
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 22, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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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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About School
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |