The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.1
9.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 264 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,587
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick Smith (Trust Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSittingbourne Community College
Secondary · Very close
Meadowfield School
Special school · Very close
St Thoma's School
Special school · Very close
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 692m away
South Avenue Primary School
Primary · 936m away
VTC Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Sunny Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Highsted Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Sittingbourne School a selective school?
No. The Sittingbourne School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Sittingbourne School's Ofsted rating?
The Sittingbourne School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sittingbourne School?
The Sittingbourne School currently has 1,587 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sittingbourne School take?
The Sittingbourne School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Sittingbourne School?
The Sittingbourne School is in Sittingbourne, ME10 4NL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sittingbourne School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Sittingbourne School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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