VTC Independent School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 13-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Unit 2 Centre 2000 St Michael's Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DZ |
| Phone | 01795899240 |
| Reference Number | 147205 |
VTC Independent School currently demonstrates effective teaching and a relevant curriculum for pupils up to the age of 18, particularly excelling in vocational subjects. However, the school is not prepared to extend its curriculum for students aged 18 to 21, lacking clarity on subject offerings and qualifications for this age group. Concerns about the adequacy of its safeguarding policies and infrastructure to accommodate older students have been raised, indicating that the school may not be ready for proposed material changes to increase its capacity and age range.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 8 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 30 Oct 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 29 Jul 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Effective teaching meeting the needs of existing pupils
- Experienced staff helping close knowledge gaps in core subjects
- Relevant vocational training in subjects like catering, mechanics and welding
- Current safeguarding policies and procedures are fit for purpose
- Strong assessment procedures for existing pupil age groups
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate curriculum planning for students aged 18 to 21
- Insufficient safeguarding risk assessments for adult students
- Limited toilet and washing facilities for increased pupil numbers
- Lack of suitable outdoor space for more pupils
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