The Sittingbourne School

About The Sittingbourne School

The Sittingbourne School is an academy sponsor led in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,587 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.8 (2025/26). 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,587 / 1,350 (118%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 March 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL

Phone

01795472449

Trust Principal

Nick Smith

Website

http://www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sittingbourne School?

The Sittingbourne School is an academy sponsor led in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does The Sittingbourne School have?

The Sittingbourne School has 1,587 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Sittingbourne School's Ofsted rating?

The Sittingbourne School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

How does The Sittingbourne School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Sittingbourne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.8 in 2025/26.

Is The Sittingbourne School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Sittingbourne School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Sittingbourne School?

The Sittingbourne School is located at Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL.