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Whitstone

Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PF

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Pupils
578
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
40.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.8%
Basics 9-5
35.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
25.2%
EBacc APS
3.60
EBacc 9-5
6.3%
EBacc 9-4
10.8%
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About Whitstone

Whitstone is a secondary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. The school has around 578 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PF | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Whitstone, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Whitstone

What is Whitstone's Ofsted rating?
Whitstone received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Whitstone's latest exam results?
Whitstone: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Whitstone located?
Whitstone is a secondary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset (BA4 5PF).
How many pupils attend Whitstone?
Whitstone has around 578 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Whitstone with other schools?
View Whitstone's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.