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 2024
Whitby School Catchment Area Information
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 — 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
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 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.