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Schools in Sittingbourne.

37 schools in Sittingbourne, Kent. 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See them on the map, or open any school for admissions, results and contact details.

37 Total
26 Primary
5 Secondary
2 Grammar
5 Independent

About schools in Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne has 37 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 26 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 2 grammar schools, 5 independent schools and 9 schools with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Sittingbourne publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs. Ofsted currently rates 100% of inspected schools in Sittingbourne as Good or Outstanding, including 6 judged Outstanding.

Local highlights include Borden CofE Primary School, Lower Halstow Primary School and Lynsted and Norton Primary School. You will also find 8 schools with a sixth form and Kent Test grammar options within Sittingbourne, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.

What parents should know about Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne is a Swale town that has expanded considerably, with new housing to the north and east bringing additional primary places. It sits between Faversham and the Medway towns on the main line to London Victoria, and the wider Swale area including Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey shares much of its secondary provision.

Because Swale's secondary schools serve a large, partly rural area, transport is a bigger factor than in the tighter Kent towns. Check whether the school runs or is served by dedicated school buses before ruling anything in or out on distance alone.

Primary schools (26)

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Secondary schools (5)

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Grammar schools (2)

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Special schools and SEND provision (4)

Independent schools (5)

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Parent FAQs

How many schools are there in Sittingbourne?

There are 37 schools in Sittingbourne covering 26 primary, 5 secondary, 2 grammar and 5 independent.

Which are the best-rated schools in Sittingbourne?

Ofsted has judged 6 schools in Sittingbourne as Outstanding: Borden CofE Primary School, Lower Halstow Primary School, Lynsted and Norton Primary School, Rodmersham School and Tunstall CofE Primary School. Around 100% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding overall.

Are there grammar schools in Sittingbourne?

Yes — Sittingbourne has 2 selective grammar schools (Borden Grammar School and Highsted Grammar School). Entry is via the Kent Test, usually taken in Year 6.

How do school catchment areas work in Sittingbourne?

Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.

Can I compare schools in Sittingbourne side by side?

Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.

Are there grammar schools in Sittingbourne?

Swale has selective provision available to local children, and Sittingbourne families also look towards Faversham and the Medway boundary. Entry to Kent grammar schools is through the Kent Test. Note that if you cross into Medway the selective test is a different one, run by Medway Council.

Do Sittingbourne children go to school on the Isle of Sheppey?

Some do, and some Sheppey families travel the other way. The Sheppey Crossing links the island to the mainland and both directions are used. Journey reliability in bad weather is worth factoring in if you are considering a daily crossing.