The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 472
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 61.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Tina Ovenden (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | 19 January 2011
Full inspection
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Rose Street Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Hythe House Education
Independent · 1.5km away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Secondary · 1.7km away
Queenborough School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Halfway Houses Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Nore Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Minster Primary School?
West Minster Primary School currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Minster Primary School take?
West Minster Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Minster Primary School?
West Minster Primary School is in Sheerness, ME12 1ET, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Minster Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Minster Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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