The Sittingbourne School

URN: 137687 • Sittingbourne ME10 4NL

Overview

Name
The Sittingbourne School
URN
137687
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nick Smith (since 2025) , Trust Principal
Telephone
01795472449
Website
Visit
Address
Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NL

Summary

The Sittingbourne School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sittingbourne, Kent, with a current enrolment of 1,587 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,350. The school aims to foster a love of learning and equip students for future success through a broad curriculum that includes both academic and vocational pathways. Students are grouped by ability to ensure tailored support, with high achievers participating in the ASPIRE Project designed to challenge and motivate them.

Literacy is a key focus at The Sittingbourne School, with initiatives such as the Accelerated Reader Programme implemented for students in Years 7 to 9. The school prides itself on delivering high-quality education through passionate subject specialists who maintain high expectations for student effort and behaviour.

Admissions for Year 7 are managed through Kent County Council, with a Published Admissions Number of 270. The school also accommodates students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for specific learning needs, ensuring inclusive support for all learners. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1587
Boys
803
Girls
784
FSM %
38.00
Open date
2012-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1587 803 784 1350 38.00
2024-09-11 1609 795 814 1350 36.80
2023-09-11 1558 777 781 1350 34.80
2022-09-11 1558 777 781 1350 34.80
2021-09-11 1510 747 763 1350 33.10
2020-09-11 1422 692 730 1350 29.70

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