The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 611
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katrine Stewart (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Iwade School?
Iwade School currently has 611 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Iwade School take?
Iwade School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Iwade School?
Iwade School is in Sittingbourne, ME9 8RS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Iwade School have a sixth form?
No, Iwade School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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