Aspire School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Vellum Drive, ME10 5DA |
| School Website | www.aspire-ba-mat.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1795899788 |
| URN | 147833 |
School Census
| Total | 152 |
| Girls/Boys | 38/114 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 25.0%/75.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 50 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2022 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 91 |
| Maths | 90 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | -11.7 |
| Writing Progress | -4.7 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Grove Park Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hilton Drive, , ME10 1PT
Bobbing Village School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sheppey Way, , ME9 8PL
Westlands School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westlands Avenue, , ME10 1PF