Whitstone
URN: 137192 • Shepton Mallet BA4 5PF
Overview
- Name
- Whitstone
- URN
- 137192
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mariannina Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01749345555
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5PF
Summary
Whitstone School is a mixed secondary academy located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 578 students and a capacity of 625. The school prides itself on its community-focused ethos, emphasizing the values of Ambition, Respect, and Excellence. These principles guide the educational experience, fostering a supportive environment where each student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The curriculum at Whitstone School is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, supported by a dedicated staff committed to nurturing individual strengths and addressing challenges. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities that complement the academic programme, promoting well-rounded development in students.
Whitstone School is known for its strong relationships between staff and students, contributing to a safe and positive learning atmosphere. The school actively engages with the local community, ensuring that students feel connected and supported throughout their educational journey, from Year 6 transition to Year 11 graduation.
The curriculum at Whitstone School is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, supported by a dedicated staff committed to nurturing individual strengths and addressing challenges. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities that complement the academic programme, promoting well-rounded development in students.
Whitstone School is known for its strong relationships between staff and students, contributing to a safe and positive learning atmosphere. The school actively engages with the local community, ensuring that students feel connected and supported throughout their educational journey, from Year 6 transition to Year 11 graduation.
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Nearby alternatives
- Whitstone (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 625
- Pupils
- 578
- Boys
- 279
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 23.90
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 578 | 279 | 299 | 625 | 23.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 584 | 284 | 300 | 625 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 559 | 274 | 285 | 625 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 559 | 274 | 285 | 625 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 536 | 265 | 271 | 625 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 520 | 262 | 258 | 625 | 11.20 |
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