Rodmersham School is a primary school in Sittingbourne, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Rodmersham School currently has around 131 pupils on roll, which is about 187% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.7% boys and 57.3% girls. Around 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rodmersham Green, Sittingbourne, ME9 0PS |
| Website: | www.rodmersham.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01795423776 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola McMullon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118346 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 131 |
| Number of Boys: | 56 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.30% | 96 |
| African | 9.90% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 4.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 3.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodmersham School Rodmersham Green , ME9 0PS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tunstall Road , ME10 1YG | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Infant School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Junior School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sittingbourne Community College Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St John's High School for Boys Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Sittingbourne 60 , Bell ME10 4HE | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre 1b Bayford Road , ME10 3AD | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Centre 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.