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Aspire School

Kent·Not applicable·South East·Free schools special·ME10 5DA
URN: 147833Not judgedOfsted published 11 May 2025

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School information

URN147833
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeFree schools special
Gender of entryMixed
Age range4-11
HeadteacherNeil Dipple
TrustBOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeME10 5DA
Latest pupils188
FSM eligible38.3%

Contact and identifiers

Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5DA

www.aspire-ba-mat.org.ukView local authority page1795899788
DfE number7005
UKPRN10086485
Opened1 Sept 2020
GIAS updated11 Jul 2025

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated11 Jul 2025
Latest KS4 year
Latest KS2 year2024/2025
Ofsted published11 May 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeRequires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Category of concern
Inspection date18 Mar 2025
Publication date11 May 2025
View Ofsted report