The Westlands School
Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PF
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1746
Headteacher
Miss Christina Honess
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Westlands School
The Westlands School is a secondary academy in Sittingbourne, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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 and a SEN unit. The school's SEND information covers specific learning difficulties and physical disability. 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 and SEN unit
SEND provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit: resourced provision capacity 10, SEN unit capacity 32; SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; PD - Physical Disability
Specialisms
Specific learning difficulties; Physical disability
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Westlands 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 Westlands School
Local help for families near The Westlands 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 Westlands School?
The Westlands School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Westlands School cover?
The Westlands School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Westlands School offer?
The Westlands School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision and a SEN unit. Areas of SEND support include specific learning difficulties and physical disability.
What is The Westlands School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Westlands School Good after its inspection on 15 May 2024.
Where is The Westlands School?
The Westlands School is at Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF.
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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