The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (125% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SHELDWICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Garrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lees Court Road, Sheldwich, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0LU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sheldwich Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sheldwich Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheldwich Primary School?
Sheldwich Primary School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheldwich Primary School take?
Sheldwich Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sheldwich Primary School?
Sheldwich Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 0LU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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