The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bone (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Eastchurch Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eastchurch Church of England Primary School?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastchurch Church of England Primary School take?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eastchurch Church of England Primary School?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is in Sheerness, ME12 4EJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastchurch Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eastchurch Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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