The Whitstable School Catchment Area
The Whitstable School is a academy converter secondary school in Whitstable, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1109 pupils, and a capacity of 1220 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,109
Pupils
1,220
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Whitstable School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Whitstable School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →The Whitstable School — School Information
- Full address
- Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144354
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Whitstable School
Is The Whitstable School oversubscribed? ▾
The Whitstable School is operating close to its capacity of 1220 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Whitstable School? ▾
Admission to The Whitstable School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Whitstable School cover? ▾
The Whitstable School is a secondary school in Whitstable, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Whitstable School? ▾
The Whitstable School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.