Is Sholden Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 169th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Sholden Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

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

London Road, Sholden, Deal, CT14 0AB

Local ranking169th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 91.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 86
Boys: 50 (55%)
Girls: 41 (45%)
Capacity: 105 (87% full)
SEND: 24.4%
FSM Eligible: 27.9%
EAL: 1.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.1%
SEN Support: 16.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,736/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.2% 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: 94.2%
White Other: 5.8%

94.2%

White British

5.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01304374852

headteacher@sholdenprimary.org.uk

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London Road

Deal, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147057
UKPRN: 10083012
Establishment No.: 3358
Trust: DEAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING TRUST

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