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The Whitstable School
Goodgraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–181,109 pupilsDoes not apply
The Whitstable School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Whitstable, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 1,109 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, The Whitstable School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Whitstable can view The Whitstable School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals26.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.3
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
EBacc entry67%
EBacc average point score3.5
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.8
Value added0.00Average · 95% CI -0.8 to 0.8
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Whitstable
All schools in Whitstable →St Mary's Catholic Primary School, WhitstableGood · 0.7 miWestmeads Community Infant School0.7 miWhitstable Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 miWhitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miSt Alphege Church of England Infant SchoolGood · 0.7 miISP School Whitstable0.8 mi
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