The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 8
- Capacity
- 25%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Michael Sewell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Unit 2, St Michael's Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Avenue Primary School
Primary · 458m away
Sunny Bank Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Borden Grammar School
Secondary · 805m away
Highsted Grammar School
Secondary · 879m away
Meadowfield School
Special school · 952m away
Fulston Manor School
Secondary · 976m away
St Thoma's School
Special school · 992m away
Sittingbourne Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is VTC Independent School a selective school?
Yes. VTC Independent School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is VTC Independent School's Ofsted rating?
VTC Independent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend VTC Independent School?
VTC Independent School currently has 8 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does VTC Independent School take?
VTC Independent School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is VTC Independent School?
VTC Independent School is in Sittingbourne, ME10 3DZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does VTC Independent School have a sixth form?
Yes, VTC Independent School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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