We are delighted to share the new identity for Whitby School as we bring the school communities of Caedmon College, Eskdale School and Whitby Sixth Form together. The new identity highlights the rich heritage with a vibrant and modern design and a forward-thinking approach to education in Whitby.

An Exciting Future
During the last academic year, our Trust colleagues have led on school improvement with senior leaders at the schools in Whitby across curriculum, teaching and learning, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and attendance as we bring the two schools together ready for September 2024.

As we move from three sites to two, the focus has been on the children and supporting colleagues as we work to shape the exciting future for current and future generations of children in Whitby. The curriculum has been carefully crafted so, as the schools come together, there are no gaps in content and the children can move seamlessly into their new school. Taking on board the views of pupils is another key strength as we build a curriculum that not only engages the children but also challenges them and helps them in their future career path plans.

The challenge of a seamless transition is of particular importance for our SEND pupils. In consultation with our parent community in Whitby, we have reviewed the provision for SEND pupils on both school sites and the support and spaces available for pupils with social and emotional needs.

Ensuring colleagues can positively impact the development of the curriculum we have worked with them to introduce a new teaching approach – an instructional framework. This is based on research from the Educational Endowment Foundation (EEF) which outlines stages of a lesson overview. Evidence shows that if every teacher has a similar approach and structure to teaching, pupils learn more effectively.

It is an exciting time for education in Whitby and as we continue to work in partnership with the school community to develop the school improvement plan, build on attendance levels and develop the two sites we are looking forward to seeing our children flourish and achieve over the coming years.

“It truly continues to be a privilege to work alongside our children, colleagues, parents and the wider community, as we prepare for the opening of the new Whitby School. It is a wonderful community, and I am excited about creating a truly exceptional school for Whitby. I look forward over the next few months to sharing that longer-term vision and those next steps, to ensure our schools provide the very best education and opportunities for our young people”.

Jonathan Britton
CEO Wonder Learning Partnership
Executive Leader Whitby School