The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 55.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Angela Kinslow
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRose Street Primary School
Primary · Very close
West Minster Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Hythe House Education
Independent · 1.0km away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Secondary · 1.4km away
Halfway Houses Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Nore Academy
Free school · Grammar · 2.2km away
Leigh Academy Minster
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Catholic Primary School take?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is in Sheerness, ME12 1BW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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