Is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 23 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 207th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1YG

Local ranking207th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 419
Boys: 206 (49%)
Girls: 211 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 7.2%
FSM Eligible: 5.7%
EAL: 8.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 6.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,005/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.0%
Black African: 10.0%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
White Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Asian Indian: 0.2%

80.0%

White British

10.0%

Black African

2.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01795472895

headteacher@tunstall.kent.sch.uk

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Tunstall Road

Sittingbourne, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118735
UKPRN: 10069075
Establishment No.: 3337

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