The Sittingbourne School
Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4NL
Age range
Ages 11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1587
Headteacher
Mr Nick Smith
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Sittingbourne School
The Sittingbourne School is a secondary academy in Sittingbourne, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers speech, language and communication and hearing impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 60; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Specialisms
Speech, language and communication; Hearing impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Sittingbourne School 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 The Sittingbourne School
Local help for families near The Sittingbourne School
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 The Sittingbourne School?
The Sittingbourne School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Sittingbourne School cover?
The Sittingbourne School serves pupils aged 11 to 19.
What SEND support does The Sittingbourne School offer?
The Sittingbourne School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include speech, language and communication and hearing impairment.
What is The Sittingbourne School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Sittingbourne School Good after its inspection on 21 March 2023.
Where is The Sittingbourne School?
The Sittingbourne School is at Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL.
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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