The Sittingbourne School
The Sittingbourne School is a secondary located in Kent, ME10 4NL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 19. It currently has approximately 1,609 pupils on roll.
The Sittingbourne School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 19
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Kent
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1350
Number of Pupils: 1609
Number of Boys: 795
Number of Girls: 814
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 36.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-20
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-05-21
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Smith
Phone: 01795472449
Website: http://www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk
Location: Swanstree Avenue
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sittingbourne School
What is the Ofsted rating of The Sittingbourne School?
The Sittingbourne School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Sittingbourne School admit?
The Sittingbourne School admits pupils from age 11 to 19.
Is The Sittingbourne School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Sittingbourne School is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Sittingbourne School?
The Sittingbourne School is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The Sittingbourne School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Sittingbourne School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Sittingbourne School?
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