Herne Bay High School vs The Whitstable School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,507 students
The Whitstable School
Whitstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Herne Bay High School Herne Bay, South East | The Whitstable School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #525 of 679 | #447 of 679 |
| National rank | #3284 of 4,090 | #2787 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,507 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,507 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | 30.8 | 33.8 |
| town | Herne Bay | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hernebayhigh.org | www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Whitstable School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 23.5).
- •Herne Bay High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 1,112.
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 Herne Bay High School better than The Whitstable School?
On the Success Index (England), The Whitstable School ranks higher (33.2 vs 23.5 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 Herne Bay High School and The Whitstable School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne Bay High School: 1,507. The Whitstable School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne Bay High School and The Whitstable School rank in South East?
Herne Bay High School is 525th of 679 and The Whitstable School is 447th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).