The Whitstable School

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Whitstable, CT51PX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.52
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.2%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bellevue Road
Whitstable, CT51PX
Phone
1227931300
Website
thewhitstableschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144354
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX
Website
www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,220 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,122
Free School Meals
23.4% (263 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
33%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
54 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,122 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (IBO Standard level component)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Self Development (IBO Diploma Programme Core)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

The arts are at the heart of the school’s success. Creativity is as tangible and vital in the science lab as it is in the dance studio. Enjoyment and enquiry at Key Stage 3 is vital for success at GCSE. High ambition and challenge leads to excelling in personal and academic success. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, encouraging and supportive.

Curriculum Highlights

Specialised pathway at Key Stage 3 for Performing Arts or STEM (Stage and STEM academy). TWS Stage and STEM academy offers additional lessons, after school enrichment and drop down days.

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