Sheldwich Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lees Court Road Sheldwich Faversham Kent ME13 0LU |
| Phone | 01795532779 |
| Reference Number | 137397 |
Sheldwich Primary School continues to perform at an outstanding level across all areas since its previous inspection, showcasing exceptional quality in education, behavior, personal development, leadership, management, and early years provision. The school is described as a 'big family,' where pupils feel happy and motivated to learn, benefitting from a broad curriculum and a caring environment. Support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, is tailored effectively, ensuring all students achieve high academic standards and have positive interactions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 262 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.56%
Girls: 53.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| 4 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 5 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 6 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Sheldwich Primary School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning.
- The school offers a broad range of extracurricular opportunities.
- Teachers deliver a well-sequenced, expertly taught curriculum.
- Support for early reading is embedded and effective.
- Strong relationships foster a caring and supportive school environment.
- Personal development education is comprehensive and well-taught.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Selling Church of England Primary School
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Lorenden Preparatory School
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2 miles |
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Ethelbert Road Primary School
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2.62 miles |
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Ospringe Church of England Primary School
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2.64 miles |
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Eastling Primary School
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2.91 miles |
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St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
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3.03 miles |
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Bysing Wood Primary School
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3.21 miles |
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Davington Primary School
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3.37 miles |
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Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
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3.39 miles |
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Luddenham School
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3.82 miles |
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Challock Primary School
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3.9 miles |
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Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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3.98 miles |
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Graveney Primary School
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4.27 miles |
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Hernhill Church of England Primary School
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4.57 miles |
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The Abbey School
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2.39 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
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3.16 miles |
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Hope View School
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4.43 miles |
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Infiniti School
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4.75 miles |