The Whitstable School

About The Whitstable School

The Whitstable School is an academy converter in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,109 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 (2025/26). 26.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,109 / 1,220 (91%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX

Phone

01227931300

Head Teacher

Alex Holmes

Website

www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Whitstable School?

The Whitstable School is an academy converter in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Whitstable School have?

The Whitstable School has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Whitstable School's Ofsted rating?

The Whitstable School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does The Whitstable School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Whitstable School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Whitstable School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Whitstable School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Whitstable School?

The Whitstable School is located at Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX.