Aspire School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Aspire School
Address: Vellum Drive
Town/City: Sittingbourne
County: Kent
Postcode: ME10 5DA
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01795 899788
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-11
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Timu Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Neil Dipple
Capacity: 172
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (74% boys & 26% girls)
Enrollment: 113% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 147833
DfE Number: 886/7005
UKPRN: 10086485
UPRN: 10093087370
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Swale (E07000113)
Constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey (E14001474)
Electoral Ward: The Meads (E05009564)

Easting & Northing: 589168E, 164638N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 59.86" N 0° 42' 54.86" E
Plus Code: 9F328PX8+X3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  4. Regis Manor Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Milton Court Primary Academy (1.3km)
  6. Westlands Primary School (1.3km)
  7. St Peter's Catholic Primary School (1.8km)
  8. Borden Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mrs Donna-Marie Cass - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 June 2028.
  • Mr Neil Dipple - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 May 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Downes - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2028.
  • Mrs Debbie Elliott - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 24 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2028.
  • Mrs Lauren Flain - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 16 May 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 15 May 2027.
  • Ms Teresa Harris-Boag - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Ms Florence Julius - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Ms Adedoyin Sanni - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mrs Zoe Silvester - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 18 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 January 2026.
  • Mrs Katrine Stewart - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Tamzin Wood - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 21 April 2050.
  • Mrs Charlotte Wybraniec - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2040.
  • Mr Daniel Xuereb - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.