The Whitby High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Whitby High School
Address: Sycamore Drive, Whitby
Town/City: Ellesmere Port
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH66 2NU
Telephone Number: 0151 355 8445
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Seahorse Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Geraldine Fraser
Capacity: 1625
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1398 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.8%

Location and administration

URN: 111429
DfE Number: 896/4167
UKPRN: 10006862
UPRN: 100012594974
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (E14001222)
Electoral Ward: Whitby Groves (E05012245)

Easting & Northing: 339286E, 374437N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 15' 50.68" N 2° 54' 41.61" W
Plus Code: 9C5V737Q+J9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Woodlands Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Hinderton School (0.7km)
  4. Whitby Heath Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.9km)
  7. Meadow Primary School (0.9km)
  8. The Bridge Short Stay School (1.0km)
  9. St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (1.3km)
  10. Archers Brook SEMH School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Ms Gabriela Albastroui - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mr Robert Alexander - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2027.
  • Mr Gary Brumby - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 January 2028.
  • Ms Angela Claydon - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2027.
  • Mrs Vicki Durr - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 March 2027.
  • Mrs Michelle Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mrs Carole Hibbert - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2027.
  • Mr Myles Hogg - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2025.
  • Mr Peter Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2027.
  • Mr Darryl Pickering - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jenny Shearer - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2029.
  • Councillor Karen Shore - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2027.
  • Mr Steve Traves - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 March 2028.