How many pupils does Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School have?

Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is located at Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG.

Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG

Outstanding

Inspected 23 May 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

69%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

419

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 419 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 419 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

Free school meals

7.9%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

6.0%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

69%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.7%

Overall absence

5.8%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

19.78

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

21.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£43,540

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,242 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,005

Spend per pupil

£5,924

Income per pupil

48%

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: Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG
Phone: 01795472895
Headteacher: Beckie Andrews
Website: http://www.tunstall.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School have?: Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 69% of pupils at Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?: Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is located at Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG.

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