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Best 3 Secondary schools in Swale – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: The Sittingbourne School (Secondary) in Sittingbourne; Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Secondary) in Faversham; Highsted Grammar School (Secondary) in Sittingbourne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Sittingbourne School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Highsted Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Sittingbourne, Kent and Faversham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Sittingbourne School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Sittingbourne School (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Swale Academies Trust and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Trust Faversham.

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The Sittingbourne School
ME10 4NL
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4NL
Ofsted
2 21 May 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Swale Academies Trust
Website
www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk
Telephone
01795472449
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
ME13 7BQ
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Faversham
Kent
ME13 7BQ
Ofsted
2 27 Apr 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Trust Faversham
Website
www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk
Telephone
01795533132
Highsted Grammar School
ME10 4PT
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4PT
Ofsted
2 19 Mar 2023
Pupils
≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Kent (886)
Website
www.highsted.kent.sch.uk
Telephone
01795424223
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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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