Schools in Whitstable
Whitstable has 9 schools: 8 primary and 1 secondary or all-through. 100% of the 7 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Whitstable School has the highest Attainment 8 score (37.4 in 2026). Among primary schools, Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (73% in 2025).
- 10 schools
- 1 secondary
- 8 primary
Secondary Schools in Whitstable
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Whitstable School | Good | 37.4 (2026) | -0.52 (2024) | 1,112 |
Primary Schools in Whitstable
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Outstanding | 73% (2025) | 226 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | – | 68% (2025) | 301 |
| 3 | Whitstable Junior School | Good | 68% (2025) | 202 |
| 4 | Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | Good | 58% (2025) | 621 |
| 5 | Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Good | 52% (2025) | 492 |
| 6 | St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Good | – | 206 |
| 7 | The Far Academy CIC | – | – | – |
| 8 | Westmeads Community Infant School | Outstanding | – | 183 |