The Whitstable School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bellevue Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1PX |
| Phone | 01227931300 |
| Reference Number | 144354 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1122 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.11%
Girls: 50.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 115 | 94 | 209 |
| 8 | 90 | 115 | 205 |
| 9 | 100 | 107 | 207 |
| 10 | 102 | 115 | 217 |
| 11 | 102 | 100 | 202 |
| 12 | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| 13 | 15 | 25 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-12-13 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-11 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-02-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-01-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-06-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-03-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-02-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-02-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-01-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-06-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-03-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-02-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB |
0.65 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA |
0.68 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY |
0.69 miles |
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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY |
0.71 miles |
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Westmeads Community Infant School
Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA |
0.72 miles |
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT |
0.95 miles |
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Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH |
1.11 miles |
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Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
2.81 miles |
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Hampton Primary School
Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB |
3.02 miles |
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Blean Primary School
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED |
3.68 miles |
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Hernhill Church of England Primary School
Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JG |
4.04 miles |
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Herne Bay Infant School
Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH |
4.09 miles |
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Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA |
4.11 miles |
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Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
4.21 miles |
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AH |
4.35 miles |
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St Stephen's Junior School
Hales Drive, St Stephens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD |
4.45 miles |
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St Stephen's Infant School
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB |
4.5 miles |
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Graveney Primary School
Seasalter Road, Graveney, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9DU |
4.6 miles |
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Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AQ |
4.79 miles |
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Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0NR |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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ISP School Whitstable
ISP Centre, Regent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1JD |
0.82 miles |
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Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
3.29 miles |
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Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
3.72 miles |
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Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.06 miles |
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Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.06 miles |
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St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
4.22 miles |
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The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
4.25 miles |