The Sittingbourne School

A good academy sponsor led school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sittingbourne School.

Sittingbourne, ME104NL Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.7
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 40.9%
Continue in education or training
19.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Sustained employment
91.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Swanstree Avenue
Sittingbourne, ME104NL
Phone
1795472449
Website
thesittingbourneschool.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137687
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4NL
Website
http://www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,609
Free School Meals
39.6% (637 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.1% (130 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
27.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
48.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
27%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
98 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
179
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,609 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(10 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Speech & Drama (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empowered through learning"

Learning Character Community Achievement

Head Teacher's Message

We are proud of the inclusive nature of our school, where children of all abilities, backgrounds and beliefs feel valued and are given the guidance and support they need to flourish.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and stimulating curriculum offering academic and vocational pathways ASPIRE Project for high achievers Accelerated Reader Programme Literacy emphasis

SEND Provision

Our Core Offer includes high-quality teaching; differentiation and adaptations; early identification and intervention; collaboration with parents; and meeting needs of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

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