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The Whitstable School

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The Whitstable School

Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX

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Pupils
1,109
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.2%
Attainment 8
39.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.2%
Basics 9-5
29.0%

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
67.3%
EBacc APS
3.49
EBacc 9-5
3.7%
EBacc 9-4
10.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.75
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
50.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 43 students entered

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About The Whitstable School

The Whitstable School is a secondary school in Whitstable, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.2. The school has around 1,109 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Whitstable School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Feb 2018 — Good (predecessor: The Community College Whitstable)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Whitstable School

What is The Whitstable School's Ofsted rating?
The Whitstable School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Whitstable School's latest exam results?
The Whitstable School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Whitstable School located?
The Whitstable School is a secondary school in Whitstable, Kent (CT5 1PX).
How many pupils attend The Whitstable School?
The Whitstable School has around 1,109 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Whitstable School with other schools?
View The Whitstable School'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 Kent.