Aspire School
URN: 147833 • Sittingbourne ME10 5DA
Overview
- Name
- Aspire School
- URN
- 147833
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Dipple (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01795899788
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne ME10 5DA
Summary
Aspire School is a mixed free school for special educational needs located in Sittingbourne, Kent. With a current enrollment of 188 pupils, the school has a capacity of 172, indicating a commitment to providing tailored support for each student. Approximately 38.3% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socioeconomic background of the community it serves.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the phrase “Individual for All, Aspirational for Everyone,” emphasizes the belief that all students can achieve their potential, regardless of their additional needs. This philosophy is integrated into the curriculum, which promotes independent and aspirational learning, allowing students to embrace their unique challenges and strengths. Class names are inspired by notable figures with Autism, reinforcing the school’s commitment to inclusivity and representation.
Aspire School aims to create a supportive community where every child is encouraged to succeed. The focus on individual learning paths and the nurturing environment fosters a sense of belonging, helping students thrive both academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.aspire-ba-mat.org.uk.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the phrase “Individual for All, Aspirational for Everyone,” emphasizes the belief that all students can achieve their potential, regardless of their additional needs. This philosophy is integrated into the curriculum, which promotes independent and aspirational learning, allowing students to embrace their unique challenges and strengths. Class names are inspired by notable figures with Autism, reinforcing the school’s commitment to inclusivity and representation.
Aspire School aims to create a supportive community where every child is encouraged to succeed. The focus on individual learning paths and the nurturing environment fosters a sense of belonging, helping students thrive both academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.aspire-ba-mat.org.uk.
Useful links
- Part of the Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Arbor (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meadowfield School (64.1)
- VTC Independent School (50.8)
- ALP Sittingbourne (49.5)
- Swale Inclusion Service (49.0)
- Isp Teynham (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 172
- Pupils
- 188
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- 38.30
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 188 | 140 | 48 | 172 | 38.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 130 | 46 | 176 | 37.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 72 | 24 | 168 | 34.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 72 | 24 | 168 | 34.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 168 | 35.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 |
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