Fulston Manor School
Sittingbourne, ME10 4EG · Kent · secondary school
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91st of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 879 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1/10 among them, against 0.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.4 · 5 | 30% | 0.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.7 · 8 | 25% | 0.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.8 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fulston Manor School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 19.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.7 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a science club and play football, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,314 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,104. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the after-school club support pupils in the final years?
What Ofsted said about Fulston Manor School
Overview
Fulston Manor School is described as a "kind school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and relationships are "strong and supportive." However, the report states that "pupils do not currently learn as well as they should" because the curriculum is "not taught consistently well," resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of "Requires improvement."
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are rated "Good," with leaders having "high expectations" and a culture of "celebration, reward and pride."
- Personal development is "Good," with a curriculum that prepares pupils well for adult life, including an "age-appropriate understanding of consent."
- The sixth-form provision is "Good" and "highly regarded," offering an "extensive and bespoke" curriculum with high-quality careers guidance.
- Extra-curricular opportunities are "rich, well considered and valued," with high participation, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff are "well motivated" and work cooperatively, with leaders supporting well-being through collaborative curricular planning.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must focus on "vital knowledge" for lifelong learning rather than leaning too heavily on "preparing for examinations."
- Teachers should use "in the moment assessment" to adapt teaching, ensuring pupils build knowledge "securely and consistently over time."
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs is "variable," and staff need clarity on how to ensure extra support makes a difference.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.0 |
| 2024/25 | 35.3 |
| 2025/26 | 36.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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