Aspire School

About Aspire School

Aspire School is a free school special in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 188 pupils on roll. It is part of BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

188 / 172 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5DA

Phone

01795899788

Head Teacher

Neil Dipple

Website

www.aspire-ba-mat.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aspire School?

Aspire School is a free school special in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Aspire School have?

Aspire School has 188 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Aspire School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Aspire School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Aspire School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Aspire School is part of BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Aspire School?

Aspire School is located at Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5DA.