The Whitstable School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressBellevue Road, CT5 1PX
URN144354

School Census

Total 1080
Girls/Boys 566/514
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.4%/47.6%
% pupils where English not first language 1.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 211
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/03/2024 Good
20/02/2018 Good
03/03/2015 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/03/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 20/02/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/03/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47.30%
Entering EBacc 59.70%
EBacc average point score 3.4
Progress 8 -0.5
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc 59%
EBacc average point score 3.49
Progress 8 -0.57
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.76
Progress 8 -0.43

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications445
As first preference152
As second preference115
As third preference105
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers152
second preference offers11
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications588
As first preference247
As second preference157
As third preference110
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers183
second preference offers12
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications513
As first preference230
As second preference143
As third preference106
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers181
second preference offers14
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications610
As first preference176
As second preference119
As third preference115
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers153
second preference offers18
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications508
As first preference240
As second preference142
As third preference76
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers193
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications349
As first preference160
As second preference90
As third preference67
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers160
second preference offers23
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree39%
disagree11%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree37%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree29%
agree41%
disagree17%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree12%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know7%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree46%
agree43%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree24%
disagree11%
strongly disagree16%
don't know2%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes32%
no68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree26%
agree30%
disagree21%
strongly disagree17%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree32%
agree45%
disagree14%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree39%
disagree11%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree41%
disagree17%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree55%
disagree8%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree47%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree40%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.7%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92%
any other white background ethnic origin1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Alphege Church of England Infant School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Oxford Street, , CT5 1DA