The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,109
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Holmes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitstable Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westmeads Community Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
ISP School Whitstable
Independent · 1.3km away
The Far Academy CIC
Special school · 1.5km away
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Whitstable School a selective school?
No. The Whitstable School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Whitstable School's Ofsted rating?
The Whitstable School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Whitstable School?
The Whitstable School currently has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Whitstable School take?
The Whitstable School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Whitstable School?
The Whitstable School is in Whitstable, CT5 1PX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Whitstable School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Whitstable School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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