ALP Sittingbourne
60 Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4HE
Age range
7 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
40
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Thomason
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £50,408 to £71,876
About ALP Sittingbourne
ALP Sittingbourne is an independent special school in Sittingbourne, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 7 to 19. The government database records 40 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
The school uses small-group and personalised teaching to help pupils re-engage with learning, develop confidence and work towards individual academic and personal goals.
SEND and information for families
Social, emotional and mental health needs; autism and associated needs. Support includes personalised learning linked to EHC plans; support from external specialists; help to rebuild engagement with education. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Social, emotional and mental health needs; autism and associated needs
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £50,408 to £71,876
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
ALP Sittingbourne term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact ALP Sittingbourne
Local help for families near ALP Sittingbourne
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Sittingbourne and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Sittingbourne.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is ALP Sittingbourne?
ALP Sittingbourne is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does ALP Sittingbourne take?
ALP Sittingbourne is registered for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What SEND support does ALP Sittingbourne provide?
ALP Sittingbourne supports social, emotional and mental health needs; autism and associated needs. Its provision includes personalised learning linked to EHC plans; support from external specialists; help to rebuild engagement with education.
What is ALP Sittingbourne's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated ALP Sittingbourne Good after its inspection on 12 September 2023.
Where is ALP Sittingbourne?
ALP Sittingbourne is at 60 Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4HE.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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