Located in Whitstable, The Community College Whitstable is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Community College Whitstable currently has around 752 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.8% boys and 55.2% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anastasia Gibson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118803 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1203 |
| Number of Pupils: | 752 |
| Number of Boys: | 337 |
| Number of Girls: | 415 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Community College Whitstable Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Zone The Childrens Ark , Grosvenor Road CT5 4NN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Whitstable Regent Street , CT5 1JD | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ISP School Whitstable ISP Centre , Regent Street CT5 1JD | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Far Academy CIC Unit 77 John Wilson Business Park , Harvey Drive CT5 3QT | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.