The Whitby High School Catchment Area
The Whitby High School is a foundation secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1477 pupils, and a capacity of 1625 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,477
Pupils
1,625
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Whitby High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Whitby High School are allocated by Cheshire West and Chester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →The Whitby High School — School Information
- Full address
- Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111429
Other Secondary Schools in Ellesmere Port
If The Whitby High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ellesmere Port are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Whitby High School
Is The Whitby High School oversubscribed? ▾
The Whitby High School is operating close to its capacity of 1625 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Whitby High School? ▾
Admission to The Whitby High School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Whitby High School cover? ▾
The Whitby High School is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Whitby High School? ▾
The Whitby High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.