Whitby School
Community school · Sixth form
Whitby, YO21 1LA
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
27 of 40 in North Yorkshire
Pupils
975
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
13.1%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 43.9 | 39.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 42% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 39% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.20 | -0.10 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Scalby Academy · 14.8 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- Freebrough Academy · 14.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 32% in England
- Graham School · 15.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
- St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy · 16.1 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Huntcliff School · 16.2 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Lady Lumley's Academy · 17.1 mi · Good · Top 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Whitby School is in Whitby South & East (typical home £245,000, crime high).
What is Whitby School's Ofsted rating?
Whitby School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Whitby School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Whitby School is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.