The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Holman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2BH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School take?
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is in Cranbrook, TN17 2BH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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