Eskdale School
| Eskdale School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Closed | 19 July 2024 |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire Council |
| Department for Education URN | 121668 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Last Executive Head | Brian Crosby |
| Last Head of School | Phil Nicholson |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Website | http://eskdale-school.co.uk/ |
Eskdale School was a coeducational secondary school located in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England.[1] The school is named after Eskdale, a valley that runs from Westerdale to Whitby.
It was a community school administered by North Yorkshire Council.[2] From September 2017 it became an 11 to 16 school. This has increased the capacity of the school from September 2018.[3]
In February 2019 Eskdale School agreed to federate with nearby Caedmon College.[4]
The school also had an astroturf pitch which is still used by the local community.
In January 2023 plans were suggested – to close the school, and amalgamate with nearby Caedmon College.[5] This moved forward in summer 2023 after consultation – and was decided from September 2024 the school would close and is set to become Whitby School and Sixth Form (with Caedmon College).[6]
Eskdale closed on Friday 19 July 2024.
References
- ^ "Eskdale School". Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Eskdale School – GOV.UK". Get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "11–16 Consultation". Eskdale School. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Whitby Secondary Schools Agree to Federate". Yorkshire Coast Radio. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ Atkins, Duncan (4 January 2023). "Plans to close Whitby's Eskdale School revealed in shock letter to parents". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Atkins, Duncan (18 June 2024). "Whitby's Eskdale School to host 'final celebration' of its 70 years before closure". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 10 February 2026.