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VTC Independent School is a private secondary-stage school in Sittingbourne, Kent, with a published age range of 13-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 13-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
VTC Independent School
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Practical qualifications give VTC Independent School a distinctive route through secondary education. The small co-educational setting in Sittingbourne serves pupils aged 13 to 18, with no boarding and a Sixth Form, and focuses on young people with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health difficulties through personalised pathways.
English and mathematics follow Pearson Functional Skills routes from Entry Level 3 to Level 2. Science and geography sit alongside an education plan that connects academic, vocational and pastoral work to each pupil's next stage in education, training or employment. Learning is deliberately connected to life beyond the classroom.
Vocational opportunities include IMI motor mechanics, City & Guilds construction skills, welding, information and communication technology and professional cookery. Construction covers carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, tiling and basic electrical installation; catering includes Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications. The mix gives VTC a different texture from a conventional examination-led senior route.
Personal development runs through PSHE and SMSC, including Duke of Edinburgh activity and attention to personal, social, moral and spiritual development. VTC's Centre 2000 setting on St Michael's Road is shaped around individual progress, work-aware learning and a supported next step.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2021/22 KS4 measures compared with Kent and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.21
- EBacc entry
- 0%
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 13-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Sewell
- Pupil roll
- 21 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Unit 2, Centre 2000, St Michael's Road, Sittingbourne, Kent
- Postcode
- ME10 3DZ
- Area
- Kent
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Sewell
School contact
- School phone
- 01795899240
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01795899240
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.21 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 28 November 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
- Sixth form provision
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-11-28. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does VTC Independent School handle admissions?
VTC Independent School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to VTC Independent School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for VTC Independent School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for VTC Independent School?
VTC Independent School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 28 November 2023.