The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
39.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
65
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
115%
Over capacity
1,556 pupils
1,350 capacity
206 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sittingbourne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sittingbourne
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)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.75932%
Overall absence
31.28753%
Persistent absence
1,499
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
The Sittingbourne School
Lansdowne Primary School
Canterbury Road Primary School
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
South Avenue Primary School
Sunny Bank Primary School
Rodmersham School
The Oaks Infant School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Minterne Junior School
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School
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