The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- DEAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Theaker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Sholden, Deal, Kent, CT14 0AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHornbeam Primary School
Primary · Very close
Warden House Primary School
Primary · 569m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brewood Secondary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Castle Community College
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sholden Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sholden Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sholden Church of England Primary School?
Sholden Church of England Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sholden Church of England Primary School take?
Sholden Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sholden Church of England Primary School?
Sholden Church of England Primary School is in Deal, CT14 0AB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sholden Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sholden 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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