An old man walking along the beach at dawn noticed a young man picking up starfish and flinging them back into the sea.
Catching up with the youth he asked what he was doing.
“The starfish will die if they are still on the beach when the sun toasts them with its mid-morning heat,” came the reply.
“But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish,” replied the old man. “How can you make a difference?”
The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and then threw it to safety in the waves.
“It makes a difference to this one!” he said.
Dear Parents and Carers,
All adults at Whale Hill are firm in the belief that each of us can make a difference. This belief lies at the heart of our value system and provides a corporate moral purpose to our work. At Whale Hill we live and breathe improvement, based on a guiding belief that if we aim for the sky, we might just hit the ceiling! No staff could be more committed to ensuring children reach their full potential, but then no children could be more deserving.
On behalf of the staff and governors, we welcome you and your child to our school and look forward to a happy and successful association over the coming years. We are pleased to share with you information relating to our school in this prospectus. We hope it will enable you to take a full and active part in the life of the Whale Hill Primary for the benefit of all the children. Our prospectus is designed to give you information about our school, its aims, curriculum and activities. We hope you will find it both useful and interesting.
Yours sincerely
Sandra Marsden (Head Teacher)
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
Registering your child to start Nursery
To register your child to start at nursery Whale Hill, visit the main office today and speak to Miss McGee. Please remember to bring along your child’s full birth certificate.
Click on the link below to access information about Redcar and Cleveland’s admissions procedures.
We can now offer 25 places for 30-hour children. We are only extending the offer to our N2 children, so those who have already turned 3 before 31st August in the year they start nursery.
If you would like one of those places, and are already eligible, or believe you will be, please contact us for more information.
For further information on the 30hour provision, or to use the eligibility checker tool, please visit the Childcare Choices website: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Even if you are not eligible, we would love to have your child with us for the universally funded 15 hours. If your child is not yet on our waiting list, please call into the office with a copy of your child’s birth certificate and we can take some details from you, ready for your little one to take their next steps with Whale Hill Primary.
Registering your child to start in Reception
Starting Your Child’s Journey With Us
We’re delighted that you’re considering our school for your child’s education. Starting school is a big step, and we’re here to make the process as smooth and welcoming as possible.
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, it’s time to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2026.
To register your child, you’ll need to follow the admissions process set by Redcar and Cleveland Council. This helps ensure everything is fair and properly managed.
Here’s what to expect:
The online application system opens on 18th November 2025.
The national closing date for applications is 15th January 2026.
Once you’ve been granted a place in our school, we will contact you to give dates for New Starter Meetings and gather some extra details for our school records.
If using online forms feels tricky, please don’t worry—we’re happy to help. Just give us a call or pop into the school office, and we’ll guide you through it step by step.
We believe every child deserves a great start, and every parent deserves clear, friendly support. If you have questions or need a hand, we’re only a phone call or visit away.
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