The Whitstable School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Whitstable, CT5 1PX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 17% in England
5 of 9 in Canterbury
Pupils
1,112
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 37.6 | 39.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 29% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 31% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 | -0.52 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Herne Bay High School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- The Archbishop's School · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- The Canterbury Academy · 5.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Orion Spires · 5.4 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Barton Court Grammar School · 5.6 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Barton Manor School · 6.0 mi · Not judged
The neighbourhood
The Whitstable School is in Seasalter (typical home £375,000, crime average).
What is The Whitstable School's Ofsted rating?
The Whitstable School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Whitstable School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Whitstable School is in the bottom 17% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.