Aspire School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
176
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Free schools special

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/10/2022)
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88%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
39.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
2.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
39.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Vellum Drive
Sittingbourne
ME10 5DA
01795899788

School Description

Staff build warm, good humoured relationships with pupils and treat them with respect. Many pupils have had a difficult and unsettled time in the education system before joining the school. They often arrive with negative views of learning and poor self-esteem as a result. However, pupils want to learn and they settle into school quickly. They make friends and steadily grow in confidence and self-esteem. High expectations and clear routines are introduced from the start. These help pupils to feel secure. During the inspection, for example, some of the youngest children, who have just started school, happily sat together in a circle, watching their teacher, and joining in with the actions to songs with great excitement. However, pupils could be helped to do even better academically. Pupils play energetically but sensibly during break times. They look out for each other and take care of their friends. During the inspection, for example, a pupil suggested that someone who had fallen over ‘sit here and rest for a while’. Leaders follow up any concerns about bullying thoroughly. The school’s breakfast club provides a calm and relaxed start to the school day. Pupils happily choose activities from a range of good quality books and toys, chatting with friends as they enjoy toast and cereal.

Aspire School Parent Reviews



86% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 26% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 26% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 33% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 71% Strongly Agree 5% Agree 5% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 12% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>71, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 33% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 31% Strongly Agree 26% Agree 17% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 5% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>26, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 19% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 38% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 26% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 33% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 33% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 12% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 31% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025
Yes 86% No 14% {"yes"=>86, "no"=>14} Figures based on 42 responses up to 18-03-2025

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