The FAR Academy, Whitsable
Special
Special post 16 institution
Mixed
Ages 16–25
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mr Brent Lewis
LA:Kent
Address:Unit 77 - 80 John Wilson Business Park, Harvey Drive, Whitsable, CT5 3QT
Area:Schools in CT5
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2011
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152248
UKPRN:10100876
Constituency:Canterbury
Urban/Rural:Urban: Further from a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Train Stations
Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station
836m · 14 min walkBus Stops
Highgate Road (adj)
318m · 5 min walkFoxgrove Road (o/s 7)
547m · 9 min walkGrasmere Road (just after)
548m · 9 min walkThe Leas (opp)
560m · 9 min walkLismore Road (adj)
582m · 9 min walkCan you get into this school?
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Whitsable
Low pressure
New homes approved:52
Projected new pupils:9
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Whitsable
Admissions Demand - Kent
Low demand0.94x oversubscription
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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