Best Secondary Schools in Whitstable
1 Secondary School found
Key Facts
- Whitstable has 1 secondary school, accounting for 4.5% of the total 22 schools in the area, with a total of 1,109 pupils.
- In Whitstable, 100.0% of secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 1 inspected.
- The secondary school in Whitstable has a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.40, with 27.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 1.8% having English as an additional language.
- Whitstable's secondary school has a Progress 8 score of -0.52, with 29.4% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 28.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Whitstable?
There are 1 secondary schools in Whitstable, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Whitstable?
Whitstable has 1 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 are rated Good, meaning 86% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Whitstable ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Whitstable?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Whitstable is -0.52. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Whitstable secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Whitstable is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Whitstable?
When choosing a secondary school in Whitstable, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitstable | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.52 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,761 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.