Iwade School, Sittingbourne
Iwade School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sittingbourne, part of Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 24 schools in Sittingbourne with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Iwade School in detail
Iwade School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Iwade School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 63% in maths).
Getting a place at Iwade School
For September 2026 entry, 80 families put Iwade School as their first choice and 125 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Iwade School are Kemsley Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 63% maths); Regis Manor Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 63% maths); Milton Court Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and Bobbing Village School (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 79% maths).
Iwade School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Kemsley Primary AcademyRegis Manor Primary SchoolMilton Court Primary AcademyBobbing Village School
The trust
Iwade School is one of 4 schools run by Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%), Black (6%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 77 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 13 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kemsley Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Iwade School issued 8 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2012 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 51% to 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
26.6
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
21
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Iwade School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
609 pupils
630 places
21 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sittingbourne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sittingbourne
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
591
Total Pupils
316
Boys
275
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
37
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,198
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,910
Per pupil
£3287k
Total funding
£136k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.2%
Persistent absence
555
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Iwade School
What are SATs results like at Iwade School?
Of the pupils at Iwade School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Iwade School's Ofsted rating?
Iwade School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Iwade School?
No fixed boundary. When Iwade School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Iwade School?
Iwade School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Iwade School?
Classes at Iwade School average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Iwade School?
Iwade School has around 591 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Iwade School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Iwade School in 2024/25. 9.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Iwade School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Iwade School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Iwade School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Iwade School?
Iwade School is at School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)