Crofton School vs The Whitstable School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 167 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton School
Fareham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,112 students
The Whitstable School
Whitstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Crofton School Fareham, South East | The Whitstable School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 679 | #447 of 679 |
| National rank | #1585 of 4,090 | #2787 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,112 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,112 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.4% | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Fareham | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.croftonschool.co.uk | www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Crofton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 33.2).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crofton School better than The Whitstable School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton School ranks higher (57.9 vs 33.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crofton School and The Whitstable School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton School: 1,112. The Whitstable School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton School and The Whitstable School rank in South East?
Crofton School is 296th of 679 and The Whitstable School is 447th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).