How many pupils does Whitstone have?

Whitstone has 578 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitstone's Ofsted rating?

Whitstone was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Whitstone perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whitstone achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

Is Whitstone part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitstone is part of WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Whitstone is located at Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF.

Whitstone

Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF

Good

Inspected 26 April 2022

Good

Ofsted

39.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

578

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Whitstone

Whitstone is an academy converter in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 578 pupils on roll. It is part of WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 578 / 625 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 April 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

22.6%

Free school meals

13.9%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

18.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.7

Attainment 8

110 pupils

29.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

13%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.0%

Overall absence

27.4%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

38.08

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

15.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

7.05

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£49,690

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,692 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,590

Spend per pupil

£8,279

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF
Phone: 01749345555
Headteacher: Matthew Pike
Website: http://www.whitstoneschool.org/

Academy Trust

WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitstone?: Whitstone is an academy converter in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Whitstone have?: Whitstone has 578 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Whitstone's Ofsted rating?: Whitstone was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).
How does Whitstone perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Whitstone achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.
Is Whitstone part of an academy trust?: Yes — Whitstone is part of WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Whitstone?: Whitstone is located at Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF.

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