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The Whitby High School

Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
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The Whitby High School
Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
1,477 Pupils
1,625 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
27.20% FSM %
749 Boys
728 Girls
About The Whitby High School

The Whitby High School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,477 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,625. Current headteacher: Geraldine Fraser.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Ward Whitby Groves
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Seahorse Educational Trust
UKPRN 10006862
URN 111429
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Angela Claydon Chair of Governors 21/01/2019 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gabriela Albastroui Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Robert Alexander Governor 21/01/2019 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Brumby Governor 17/01/2024 17/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Vicki Durr Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Michelle Edwards Governor 15/03/2023 14/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Hibbert Governor 21/01/2019 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Myles Hogg Governor 21/01/2010 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Latham Governor 27/05/2021 27/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Lewis Governor 21/01/2019 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Palmer Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Darryl Pickering Governor 15/03/2023 14/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Woodlands Primary School
0.38 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
0.61 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Hinderton School
0.73 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Whitby Heath Primary School
0.81 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
0.86 km • ELLESMERE PORT
Other
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
0.87 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Whitby High School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester.
The Whitby High School has 1,477 pupils, with a capacity of 1,625.
The Whitby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Whitby High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Whitby High School is Mrs Geraldine Fraser.
The Whitby High School is at Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Whitby High School: Has a sixth form.
The Whitby High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Geraldine Fraser
Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
01513558445
www.whitbyhigh.org
Location
CH66 2NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 111429
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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