The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Dipple
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBobbing Village School
Primary · 584m away
The Westlands School
Secondary · 817m away
Westlands School
Secondary · 817m away
Regis Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westlands Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bartholomew's School
Special school · 1.5km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Borden Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Aspire School a selective school?
No. Aspire School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aspire School's Ofsted rating?
Aspire School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aspire School?
Aspire School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aspire School take?
Aspire School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Aspire School?
Aspire School is in Sittingbourne, ME10 5DA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aspire School have a sixth form?
No, Aspire School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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