South Avenue Primary School
98%
Capacity
413
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About South Avenue Primary School
South Avenue Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated South Avenue Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Cadwallader, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8077th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 48 in Swale.
South Avenue Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 54 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Avenue Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, South Avenue Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | South Avenue, Sittingbourne, Swale, ME10 4SU |
| Headteacher | Tracy Cadwallader |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.0% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8077th of 13,686
Nationally
1189th of 2,034
In South East
27th of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Avenue, Sittingbourne
Swale, ME10 4SU
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