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Opened in September 1912 as The County
School, Whitby, the College began life as a co-educational
grammar school, with about 300 pupils. In 1972, it received
its first comprehensive intake and a new name – Whitby
School. At this time, pupils also began to transfer at 14,
rather than at 11 as in the past.
In 1993, we became Whitby Community College. The governors
were determined to encourage more people of all ages to take
advantage of the opportunities the College can offer, and
to widen the horizons of its students. In September 2002,
we gained specialist school status, with a Technology specialism.
This recognises our strengths and achievements, and means
that our students gain from considerable additional funding,
initially for four years. The main thrust of the specialism
is to widen teaching and learning styles in a host of ways,
particularly through ICT, to help all youngsters to reach
their potential.

In March 2004, the
College signed a formal agreement with Caedmon
and Eskdale
Schools (both 11-14) to form a confederation. This means increasingly
close collaboration between the three schools, for the benefit
of all our students. We were the first secondary schools in
North Yorkshire to form such a partnership.
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In Summer, Year 9 students transfer to the College
for the last three weeks of the summer term, becoming Year
10 students in July, rather than September. This development
is the result of careful collaboration between the three
schools, as a result of the Confederation.
In addition, we are in the prestigious position of being
able to train staff at other schools and colleges to deliver
the qualifications in their own institutions – a rare
position for a school rather than a Further or Higher Education
institution to hold.
The College works in close partnership with a range of other
organisations. In particular, we are partners with the Community
Education Service, which offers a wide range of provision
for adults and young people. Mature students can also join
day time Post-16 courses, where they make a significant and
enriching contribution.

The College strives for continuous improvement, aiming to bring leading edge teaching and
learning to one of the most beautiful and historic places
in the country.
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