The event offered parents, carers and their children a unique opportunity to tour the school and visit its various subject areas – providing prospective pupils with a full flavour of what the school has to offer. From experiments in Science to trying different instruments in the music department, each faculty delivered hands-on activities and displays of student work to a steady stream of visitors throughout the evening.

Commenting on the success of the event, Headteacher Mark Crofts said: “As always, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome parents, carers and young people from years 5 and 6 to our open evening. There was a fantastic buzz around the whole evening, with lots of great conversations with families and young people who are really enthusiastic about joining the Withernsea High School community.  

“This event affords us an invaluable opportunity to showcase the amazing work that takes place at the school, both in terms of classroom-based learning as well as the wide variety of enrichment experiences that we offer alongside timetabled lessons. 

“I was incredibly proud of our students and staff who collectively helped us to celebrate our strengths and showcase the fantastic facilities and experiences that we have to offer. Feedback throughout the evening was overwhelmingly positive, with parents and carers communicating a real confidence about their children joining our school. I would like to thank everyone who joined us for the event.”

Any prospective parents/carers and their children who were unable to attend the open evening are encouraged to contact Zoie Wiseman, Head of Year 7, at wisemanz@wscampus.net or via phone on 01964 613133 to arrange a visit or to obtain further information about the school.

The application deadline for all secondary school places within the East Riding is Thursday, October 31. Parents and carers of current year 6 pupils should, by now, have received detailed information directly from East Riding of Yorkshire Council regarding the high school application process and the steps required to ensure their child secures a place.

Enrolment is not automatic and all high school places must be applied for. Applications can be made online using the ERYC Citizen Portal: https://emsonline.eastriding.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en

General information about the school admissions process is available from the ERYC School Admissions Team by phone on 01482 392100 or via email at schooladmissions@eastriding.gov.uk   The team will begin notifying parents/carers about the outcome of applications from Monday, March 3 2025

For those who are successful in securing a place at Withernsea High School, this outcome will mark the formal start of the transition process which will see primary pupils visiting the high school for a number of events including transition days and a year 6 parents’ evening in July 2025.

BELOW: A selection of photos taken at the event.