The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 65.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Mackay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · Very close
Hythe House Education
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West Minster Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Secondary · 1.2km away
Halfway Houses Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Nore Academy
Free school · Grammar · 2.1km away
Leigh Academy Minster
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rose Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rose Street Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rose Street Primary School?
Rose Street Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rose Street Primary School take?
Rose Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rose Street Primary School?
Rose Street Primary School is in Sheerness, ME12 1AW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rose Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rose Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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