Is Shears Green Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 267th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shears Green Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Shears Green Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shears Green Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Shears Green Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shears Green Junior School

White Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7JB

Local ranking267th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 121

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 492
Boys: 231 (47%)
Girls: 262 (53%)
Capacity: 480 (103% full)
SEND: 13.8%
FSM Eligible: 35.4%
EAL: 19.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,097/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 61.3%
Asian Indian: 9.8%
White Other: 8.4%
Black African: 4.9%
Mixed Other: 4.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Black Other: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%

61.3%

White British

9.8%

Asian Indian

8.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01474567359

headteacher@shearsgreen-jun.kent.sch.uk

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White Avenue

Gravesend, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118436
UKPRN: 10073106
Establishment No.: 2431
Trust: Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust

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