Whitby School Catchment Area
Whitby School is a community secondary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1041 pupils, and a capacity of 1539 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
1,041
Pupils
1,539
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Whitby School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Whitby School?
The catchment area for Whitby School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Whitby School are allocated by North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →Whitby School: 1539 places, 68% filled: places available
Whitby School has a published admission number of 1539 places. 1041 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1539 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.2% of pupils at Whitby School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
Whitby School: School Information
- Full address
- Prospect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1LA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121667
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Frequently Asked Questions: Whitby School
What is the catchment area for Whitby School? ▾
The catchment area for Whitby School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Whitby School oversubscribed? ▾
Whitby School has a capacity of 1539 places and currently has 1041 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Whitby School? ▾
Admission to Whitby School is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 Whitby School cover? ▾
Whitby School is a secondary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whitby School? ▾
Whitby School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.