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The Whitstable School
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.3 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,109
Capacity
1,220
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.3, which places it in the top 82% nationally. While 51% of students progress to university, only 6% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider its performance in English and Maths, where 59% achieve grade 4 or above.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 67% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 47 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.35130, 1.03801 · CT5 1PX
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN144354
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Whitstable School rated by Ofsted?
The Whitstable School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is The Whitstable School a good school?
The Whitstable School scores 27.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Whitstable School in GCSEs?
The Whitstable School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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