Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11173 pupils

Common Road, Sissinghurst, TN17 2BHWebsite01580713895

Inspected173 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending11mo ago

Inspected Apr 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils173

Inspected — grade pending11mo ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils173

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

173 / 218 (79%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sarah Holman

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 83%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

100%

Would recommend

5.4%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.4%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support16.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.6%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (39%)

Other13 pupils (36%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)13

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils173

Free school meals23.7%

English as additional language8.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British78.0%

White Other6.4%

Gypsy/Roma4.0%

Unclassified2.9%

Indian2.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Black Other1.2%

White Irish1.2%

Mixed White & Asian1.2%

Other0.6%

Mixed Other0.6%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

42 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,668

total expenditure per pupil

£-732 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,962

Support staff£1,281

Premises£464

Energy£102

Learning resources£328

Income per pupil£6,701

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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