The Whitstable School is a secondary school in Whitstable, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 Whitstable School currently has around 1109 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 12% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX |
| Website: | www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01227931300 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alex Holmes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144354 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1109 |
| Number of Boys: | 547 |
| Number of Girls: | 562 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.30% | 1012 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 20 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 4 |
| African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.