Is Shorne Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 346th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shorne Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Shorne Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shorne Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shorne Church of England Primary 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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Shorne Church of England Primary School

Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3DU

Local ranking346th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 66.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 206
Boys: 120 (57%)
Girls: 91 (43%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 7.3%
FSM Eligible: 8.7%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 6.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,573/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.5%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
White Other: 1.9%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Asian Other: 1.5%

82.5%

White British

3.4%

Asian Indian

2.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01474822312

headteacher@shorne.kent.sch.uk

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Cob Drive

Gravesend, South East

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Administrative

URN: 141578
UKPRN: 10048077
Establishment No.: 3019
Trust: ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

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