Whitstone Catchment Area
Whitstone is a academy converter secondary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 578 pupils, and a capacity of 625 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
578
Pupils
625
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Whitstone Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whitstone sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. 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 Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Whitstone — School Information
- Full address
- Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PF
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137192
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whitstone
Is Whitstone oversubscribed? ▾
Whitstone is operating close to its capacity of 625 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Whitstone? ▾
Admission to Whitstone is managed by Somerset. 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 Whitstone cover? ▾
Whitstone is a secondary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whitstone? ▾
Whitstone was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.