Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Whitstable School

Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX
Part of: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Whitstable School
Whitstable, CT5 1PX
1,109 Pupils
1,220 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.20% FSM %
547 Boys
562 Girls
About The Whitstable School

The Whitstable School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,109 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,220. Current headteacher: Alex Holmes.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Canterbury
Parliamentary Constituency Canterbury
Ward Gorrell
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068468
URN 144354
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Fidge Chair of Local Governing Body 08/07/2025 07/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Luke Austin Local Governor 25/05/2021 24/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sophie Brewer Local Governor 20/01/2026 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Cornell Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Everett Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Fasulo Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Fidge Local Governor 21/09/2021 20/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Alex Holmes Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Ashok Rehal Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Irene Rose Local Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Ajay Sharman Local Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jennifer Shearman Local Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Whitstable Junior School
1.05 km • Whitstable
Other
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
1.09 km • Whitstable
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
1.1 km • Whitstable
Other
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
1.14 km • Whitstable
Other
Westmeads Community Infant School
1.16 km • Whitstable
Other
ISP School Whitstable
1.32 km • Kent
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Whitstable School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Whitstable, Kent.
The Whitstable School has 1,109 pupils, with a capacity of 1,220.
The Whitstable School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Whitstable School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Whitstable School is Mr Alex Holmes.
The Whitstable School is at Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Whitstable School: Has a sixth form.
The Whitstable School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alex Holmes
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX
01227931300
www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk
Location
CT5 1PX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144354
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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