Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Borden Grammar School excels at making every pupil feel valued and included. Teachers are subject experts who care deeply about their students, and the school's strong focus on attendance, behaviour and wellbeing creates an environment where pupils can thrive academically and personally. Parents can be confident their child will receive high-quality teaching, expert support if needed, and preparation for successful next steps after school.
Key Strengths
- Consistently above-average GCSE results with pupils achieving well across all groups, including those with special needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Exceptional attendance rates and pupil behaviour with almost no low-level disruption in lessons
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils feel safe and supported, with quick identification of needs and effective provision
- Highly effective careers programme with work experience opportunities in Years 10 and 12
- Expert subject teachers with high expectations for all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment not always used precisely enough to spot and address learning gaps in a timely way
- Teaching for the most able pupils has been improved but was previously not supporting their progress sufficiently
- Sometimes pupils' gaps in learning are not identified quickly enough in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visits, work experience, school council, mental health first-aider training, exam preparation support, volunteering opportunities
Borden Grammar School is a high-performing grammar school where pupils develop deep knowledge across the curriculum and achieve consistently above national averages at GCSE. The school places inclusion at its heart, with strong leadership, excellent attendance, and impressive pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
10.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
37
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
938 pupils
949 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sittingbourne
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Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.11118%
Overall absence
6.55509%
Persistent absence
717
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Borden Grammar School
South Avenue Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Oaks Infant School
Minterne Junior School
Westlands Primary School
Canterbury Road Primary School
Milton Court Primary Academy
Sunny Bank Primary School
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Lansdowne Primary School
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