St Alphege Church of England Infant School vs The Whitstable School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
The Whitstable School
Whitstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | St Alphege Church of England Infant School Whitstable, South East | The Whitstable School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1370 of 2,471 | #447 of 679 |
| National rank | #7871 of 15,697 | #2787 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 206 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Whitstable | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-alphege.kent.sch.uk | www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alphege Church of England Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 33.2).
- •The Whitstable School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 206.
- •St Alphege Church of England Infant School is a local authority school while The Whitstable School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Alphege Church of England Infant School better than The Whitstable School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alphege Church of England Infant School ranks higher (50.5 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 St Alphege Church of England Infant School and The Whitstable School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitstable and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alphege Church of England Infant School: 206. The Whitstable School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alphege Church of England Infant School and The Whitstable School rank in South East?
St Alphege Church of England Infant School is 1370th of 2,471 and The Whitstable School is 447th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).