Withernsea High School

What Withernsea High School does

Withernsea High School is a state-funded secondary school located in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11–16 across Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11). The school operates under the UK national curriculum framework with funding channelled through East Riding of Yorkshire Council, supplemented by ancillary income from cashless catering (£2.70 meal deal), uniform sales through supplier Steady School and Sportswear, exam invigilator hiring (£12.85/hour), and PTFA-led fundraising now formalised as a registered charity. The Year 7 cohort for 2025–2026 numbers 143 students, supported by approximately 44 staff including a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, and heads of department for core subject areas.

The school's operations are built on a standard UK secondary edtech stack: a School Jotter 3 website platform, Microsoft Office 365 for student productivity, EduLink One for parent communication, ClassCharts for attendance and behaviour tracking, ParentPay for cashless transactions, and learning platforms including Sparx Maths/Reader, GCSE Pod, Seneca Learning, and Language Nut. The school is not a technology developer but a consumer and integrator of third-party educational tools. Public-facing channels include the website, X (Twitter), Instagram, and parent-facing apps, with a Year 6 transition programme forming the primary recruitment funnel.

The school's positioning rests on three pillars: (1) sustainability leadership, evidenced by Outstanding Modeshift STARS accreditation and Top 5 national ranking at the Modeshift National Travel Awards; (2) careers education meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, with deep partnerships to University of Cambridge King's College, multiple FE colleges (Bishop Burton, Wyke, Wilberforce, East Riding, Hull), apprenticeship providers, and the WiME/RWE manufacturing-engineering programme; and (3) community embedding through a now-registered charitable PTFA, Board for Change student leadership, and active local business support. Recent strategic activity has centred on institutionalising that community base (PTFA charity registration) and productising student output (online Art Gallery).

Name

Withernsea High School

Legal name

Withernsea High School

Website

https://withernseahigh.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Withernsea High School is a UK state-funded secondary school in East Riding of Yorkshire serving approximately 700–800 pupils aged 11–16, delivering the national curriculum and GCSE programmes with funding from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and ancillary income from catering, uniform, and PTFA fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE curriculum
• Careers guidance
• Student wellbeing
• School catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Withernsea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Government-funded secondary school operating under the UK national curriculum, funded through local authority (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) for students within catchment area
2. School Meals and Catering: Cashless catering system with £2.70 meal deal; additional items and special requests available for purchase; includes breakfast bagels and breaktime snacks
3. Exam Invigilator Services: Provides casual exam invigilator positions paid at £12.85 per hour
4. PTFA Fundraising: Parent, Teacher and Friends Association conducts fundraising events including refreshment sales, discos, raffles, and community events. Became registered charity (Charity Number: 1218725) in July 2026.
5. Uniform Sales: School uniform sales through official supplier Steady School and Sportswear; includes branded blazers, PE kit, and optional items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Withernsea High School is a UK state-funded secondary school delivering full-time education to students aged 11-16 (Years 7-11). It delivers the national curriculum across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11), including GCSE preparation, alongside a structured careers education programme, personal development curriculum, and enrichment activities including residential trips. Ancillary paid services include cashless catering, uniform supply, exam invigilation, and PTFA-run community events.

Product overview

Withernsea High School operates a comprehensive educational platform combining a School Jotter 3-powered website with integrated student management systems. The core infrastructure includes EduLink One for parent communication, ClassCharts for behavior/attendance tracking, and ParentPay for cashless payments. Student-facing educational technology includes GCSE Pod, Sparx Maths, Sparx Reader, Seneca Learning, and Language Nut. The school offers dedicated student services including a Careers Base, Board for Change student leadership programme, Active Travel Programme, and an Online Art Gallery. The school is part of the Humber Outreach Programme (HOP) network and maintains partnerships with multiple FE colleges, apprenticeship providers, and employers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Years 7-11)
• Careers Education and Guidance Programme
• Cashless Catering Service
• Educational Trips and Residential Visits
• PTFA Community Events
• Active Travel Programme
• Student Leadership — Board for Change
• Exam Invigilator Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in school-run car journeys due to active travel initiatives
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ModeshiftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026Partnership with Modeshift (behind STARS sustainable travel accreditation programme) has enabled school to achieve national recognition for active travel initiatives. School secured Outstanding accreditation and Regional Secondary School of the Year status. Modeshift and East Riding Council have provided £2,270 in funding for active travel incentives.
• Bishop Burton CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 July 2026Strong links established with college for post-16 pathways. Representatives attend school regularly for careers events. Year 10 students visited as part of college taster programme.
• Wyke CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 July 2026Strong links for post-16 pathways. Year 10 students participated in college taster visit including engineering session where Olivia F and Lewis G were recognised as Engineering Students of the Day.
• Wilberforce CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 July 2026Strong links for post-16 pathways. Year 10 students visited for college taster experience as part of post-16 exploration programme.
• Log On Move OncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 July 2026Independent and impartial careers platform delivers application preparation sessions in school. Platform also used by students to update profiles and use CV Builder for post-16 applications.
• Humberside PoliceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 July 2026Provided session on careers in policing and public services during college taster day at Wyke College for Year 10 students.
• Active WithernseaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Local organisation partnered with school on active travel initiatives, contributing to £2,270 total funding secured by Active Travel Ambassadors.
• R-evolutionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Cycle charity providing free bike servicing for school cycling programme as part of active travel support.
• Humber Outreach Programme (HOP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Ongoing partnership with HOP enhances careers provision, develops links with Higher Education providers, and supports CEIAG activities including Future Thinking workshops and oracy programmes.
• Mary Wollstonecraft SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Delivering year-long 'Start Somewhere... in Withernsea' programme for young people aged 11-17. Programme includes monthly Saturday creative workshops, arts and cultural visits, careers event, and work placements. School supports programme delivery.
• East Riding Sustainable Transport TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Partnership with East Riding Sustainable Transport Team supported Modeshift STARS accreditation process and cycling curriculum implementation. Provided funding for 25 mountain bikes and secure storage facilities.
• Beverley and Holderness MP Graham StuartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2026MP visited The Royal Society awards ceremony to congratulate students on national active travel recognition.
• Living StreetsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Walking and pedestrian safety charity represented on panel for Active Travel Ambassadors funding presentation at County Hall in Beverley.
• BikeabilityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026National cycle charity represented on panel for Active Travel Ambassadors funding presentation.
• PGL (Dearne Valley Activity Centre)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 July 2025Activity centre hosting annual Year 7 residential trip for 50 students (12th year of partnership). Provides outdoor activities including kayaking, zip lining, climbing, archery and bushcraft as part of school's personal development programme.
• University of Cambridge - King's CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2025Fifth year of Cambridge College Area Links Scheme partnership. Schools Liaison Officer Ellie Nethaway delivers outreach sessions to widen participation in higher education. 60 Year 10 students attended 2026 session (record number).
• East Riding CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Local college with representatives attending school regularly for structured careers events. Prospectuses available in Careers Base.
• Hull CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Local college partner with regular attendance at school careers events. Prospectuses available in Careers Base.
• St Mary's 6th Form CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Post-16 option for students; college open days and prospectus available through school careers programme.
• Amazing ApprenticeshipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Approved communication channel commissioned by National Apprenticeship Service supporting Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools Project.
• HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Leading engineering training provider in Yorkshire and Humber region; regularly attends careers events in school.
• CATCH ApprenticeshipsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Skills and apprenticeships leader driven by industrial members; attends school careers events.
• Macmillan Cancer SupportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Charity supported through annual staff fundraising events. School has raised £5,053 over three years through Hull 10K, Yorkshire Three Peaks, and Ullswater Way walks.
• RWEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Energy company delivered WiME (Women into Manufacturing and Engineering) Raising Aspirations programme in partnership with school. Provided site visit to Humber Gateway wind farm O&M facility at Port of Grimsby. Programme reached 700+ girls since launch with ~200 students from 14 schools in 2025-2026.
• WiME (Women into Manufacturing and Engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Initiative created in response to Humber-based employers seeking diverse future workforce. School participates in Raising Aspirations programme connecting students with STEM careers. Dr Kirsty Clode serves as chairwoman.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hornsea School: A state secondary school in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, immediately adjacent to Withernsea. Closely comparable in size, rural/coastal catchment profile and post-16 destination set, and competes directly for the same prospective families.
• South Hunsley School: Secondary school in the East Riding/Haltemprice area. Comparable state secondary model and catchment profile, useful for benchmarking enrichment, careers provision and active travel initiatives.
• Goole Academy: Secondary school in Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire, serving a similar small-town demographic. Comparable state-funded model and post-16 destinations make it a useful peer for benchmarking.
• Cottingham High School: East Riding secondary school of broadly similar size and demographic, offering a comparable state secondary model and competing for similar post-16 destinations.
• Headlands School: East Riding of Yorkshire secondary school serving a comparable coastal/rural catchment; relevant peer for benchmarking curriculum, enrichment and careers provision.
• Bridlington School: Historic state secondary school (founded 1623) in Bridlington on the East Riding coast. Comparable as a coastal East Riding secondary delivering full Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum and feeding similar post-16 pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/withernsea-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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