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Admissions
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a school place with us. If you would like an informal conversation about your application please contact the school.
Please refer to our Determined Admissions Arrangements for information on:
- How to apply for a school place.
- How applications for each year group are considered.
- Oversubscription criteria.
Year 7 Admissions
If your child is transferring from primary school to secondary school, Parents / Carers should follow the apply through the Local Authority. Full information regarding applying for secondary school places in Cheshire West and Chester can be found here.
For more information about transition from primary to secondary, please see here.
In-Year Transfers / Admissions
When Parents / Carers wish to transfer from another secondary school, we recommend that you first carefully consider the reasons for moving.
All requests for admissions between September and July in any year are dealt with by the school. If you wish to apply for a place at The Whitby High School, please complete the In-Year Application either directly to the school or through the Local Authority. Advice and guidance regarding the in-year transfer process can be found on the Cheshire West and Chester website here.
The school’s In Year Admission application form can be accessed here. Paper copies can be collected from Reception. Please contact us on 0151 355 8445 or inyearadmissions@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk to request for a printed copy to be sent out via post.
On receipt of your completed form, our Admissions Officer will be in touch to discuss next steps.
The School’s admissions arrangements are overseen by Senior Deputy Headteacher Mrs H. Hill
Appeals
Any parent or carer whose child is not offered a place at The Whitby High School has the right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. The panel is entirely independent of the Governing Body. Any Parent / Carer wishing to appeal should send a completed Admissions Appeal Application Form together with supporting documentation to the Admissions Officer at the school address. Further information about the Appeals process can be found on the CWaC website here:
Appeal Timetable
Appeals for September admissions to Year 7 must be made within the published timetable for that year group. If you are unhappy with the school offered, you can appeal a place. 29th March is the closing date for on time appeals. These will be heard by 17th June. Dates may vary from year to year and checks for the specific year of admission should be made. Late applications and other in year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being received.
The admissions authority will set a deadline for submitting information and evidence to support an appeal. If information and evidence is submitted after the deadline, it might not be considered or might result in a delay to the hearing.
Parents or carers will receive at least 10 school days notice of their appeal hearing.
Decision letters will be sent within 5 school days of the hearing.