How many pupils does Fulston Manor School have?

Fulston Manor School has 1,325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fulston Manor School's Ofsted rating?

Fulston Manor School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does Fulston Manor School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Fulston Manor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.8 in 2025/26.

Is Fulston Manor School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fulston Manor School is part of FULSTON MANOR ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Fulston Manor School?

Fulston Manor School is located at Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG.

Fulston Manor School

Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG

Requires Improvement

Inspected 14 November 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

36.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,325

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Fulston Manor School

Fulston Manor School is an academy converter in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,325 pupils on roll. It is part of FULSTON MANOR ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.8 (2025/26). 23.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,325 / 1,104 (120%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

23.4%

Free school meals

10.3%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

10.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

36.8

Attainment 8

201 pupils

22.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

40.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

56 students

1.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

55%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

10%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.8%

Overall absence

31.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

85.64

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -10.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

18.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£49,347

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,543 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.3% rate

↑ +2 vs 2023/24

10.57

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,001

Spend per pupil

£7,083

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG
Phone: 01795475228
Headteacher: Susie Burden
Website: http://www.fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

FULSTON MANOR ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fulston Manor School?: Fulston Manor School is an academy converter in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Fulston Manor School have?: Fulston Manor School has 1,325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fulston Manor School's Ofsted rating?: Fulston Manor School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).
How does Fulston Manor School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Fulston Manor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.8 in 2025/26.
Is Fulston Manor School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Fulston Manor School is part of FULSTON MANOR ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Fulston Manor School?: Fulston Manor School is located at Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG.

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