Best secondary schools in Sittingbourne (2026)
Sittingbourne has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Borden Grammar School, in the top 6% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 46.9, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 6% in England |
Borden Grammar School Sittingbourne · Grammar · Boys |
63.0 | 63.2 | 83% | Report card | |
2 Top 8% in England |
Highsted Grammar School Sittingbourne · Grammar · Girls |
59.8 | 61.1 | 82% | Good | |
3 Bottom 30% in England |
Westlands School Sittingbourne |
41.7 | 40.6 | 36% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 10% in England |
Fulston Manor School Sittingbourne |
37.3 | 35.3 | 20% | Requires improvement | |
5 Bottom 5% in England |
The Sittingbourne School Sittingbourne |
34.6 | 34.1 | 24% | Good |
Other towns in Kent
- Ashford
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Dover
- Folkestone
- Gillingham (Medway)
- Gravesend
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Rochester
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Tonbridge
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What is the best secondary school in Sittingbourne?
On exam results over the last three years, Borden Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Sittingbourne, in the top 6% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.