Westlands School

URN: 136286 • Sittingbourne ME10 1PF

Overview

Name
Westlands School
URN
136286
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christina Honess (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01795477475
Website
Visit
Address
Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 1PF

Summary

Westlands School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sittingbourne, Kent, with a current enrolment of 1,746 pupils and a capacity of 1,604. The school has a strong academic focus, offering a dedicated Grammar Stream for high-achieving students, and consistently demonstrates excellent Progress 8 scores, indicating that all students make significant progress regardless of their starting points. The curriculum is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring that every student can succeed.

The school prides itself on its inclusive and nurturing environment, supported by a robust pastoral system. Each student is part of a dedicated Year Group Team, fostering strong connections within the community and providing a safe space for students to share concerns. Westlands School promotes its RADAR values—Respect, Achievement, Diversity, Aspiration, and Resilience—which underpin the school's ethos and encourage positive behaviour and a culture of kindness.

With over 75 years of history, Westlands School is committed to preparing students for future success through a blend of academic excellence and hands-on experiences. The school’s facilities include modern developments, such as a new Maths block and an on-site school farm, enhancing the learning experience for all pupils.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1604
Pupils
1746
Boys
911
Girls
835
FSM %
28.20
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1746 911 835 1604 28.20
2024-09-11 1774 938 836 1604 26.10
2023-09-11 1789 959 830 1604 21.00
2022-09-11 1789 959 830 1604 21.00
2021-09-11 1728 921 807 1604 17.40
2020-09-11 1648 887 761 1604 14.10

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