Schools in Whitstable
9 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitstable School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School Voluntary aided school | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 1–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Westmeads Community Infant School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitstable Junior School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2025) | 7–11 | — |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Far Academy CIC Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.