The Whitstable School vs Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior 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.
The Whitstable School
Whitstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
226 students
| Measure | The Whitstable School Whitstable, South East | Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #447 of 679 | #971 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2787 of 4,090 | #5409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,112 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,112 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.thewhitstableschool.org.uk | www.whitstable-endowed.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 33.2).
- •The Whitstable School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 226.
- •The Whitstable School is a academy school while Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School is a local authority 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 The Whitstable School better than Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School ranks higher (62.1 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 The Whitstable School and Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitstable and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Whitstable School: 1,112. Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Whitstable School and Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
The Whitstable School is 447th of 679 and Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School is 971st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).