The Whitstable School vs ISP School Whitstable
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Whitstable School
Whitstable
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1112
16
Capacity
1220
24
Occupancy
91%
67%
FSM %
28.3%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2024
Sep 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
37.4
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
26.7%
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KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
33.8
-
Best 3 A-Levels
z
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AAB+ %
-
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
7
-
Retention
-
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
0%
-
Degree course
54%
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Any L4+ destination
54%
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Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
39
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A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
7
0
Top subjects
English Literature (5)
Art and Design (Photography) (3)
Art and Design (Fine Art) (3)
Fine Art (3)
Photography (3)
Art and Design (Textiles) (2)
Textiles (2)