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The Sittingbourne School
Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,587
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is in the top 95% nationally, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, 39% of students progress to university, though only 1% reach top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced guidance in post-secondary pathways.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.1 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 1% | Below avg |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other5.8%
Black African5.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.33279, 0.75652 · ME10 4NL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137687
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sittingbourne School rated by Ofsted?
The Sittingbourne School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is The Sittingbourne School a good school?
The Sittingbourne School scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Sittingbourne School in GCSEs?
The Sittingbourne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.1. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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