SchoolScoresSunny Bank Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
Sunny Bank, Murston, Sittingbourne, ME10 3QN
01795 473891 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Sittingbourne comparisons use the 16 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sittingbourne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sittingbourne figures pool parents at the Sittingbourne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
71% — 9 points above the Kent average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.0% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Canterbury Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lansdowne Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Avenue Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Court Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Regis Manor Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oaks Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2021
- Westlands Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Minterne Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sunny Bank Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sunny Bank Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2024.
How did Sunny Bank Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sunny Bank Primary School?
91% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Sunny Bank Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sunny Bank Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Sunny Bank Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147729.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.