The Far Academy CIC, Whitstable
Special
Special post 16 institution
Mixed
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Brent Lewis
LA:Kent
Address:Unit 77 John Wilson Business Park, Harvey Drive, Whitstable, CT5 3QT
Area:Schools in CT5
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2011
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152233
UKPRN:10100880
Diocese:Not applicable
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
774m · 13 min walkBus Stops
Highgate Road (adj)
401m · 7 min walkThe Leas (opp)
470m · 8 min walkGrasmere Road (just after)
589m · 10 min walkWillow Way (opp)
609m · 10 min walkLismore Road (adj)
620m · 10 min walkCan you get into this school?
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Whitstable
Medium pressure
New homes approved:465
Projected new pupils:84
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Whitstable
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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