Shorne Church of England Primary School
Shorne Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Gravesend for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 211 pupils on roll. In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cob Drive Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3DU |
| Phone | 01474822312 |
| Reference Number | 141578 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.87%
Girls: 43.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Shorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 102 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | -3.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -3.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -3.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 31 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 2 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Shorne Church of England Primary School had 209 pupils for 210 places. 1 places (0.5%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Primary - Gravesham Rural East” planning area
Kent counted 59 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 51 in 2029–30, down 14%.
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils | 209 | 210 | 207 | 201 | 210 | 211 | 207 | 212 | 208 | 209 |
| Unfilled | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Shorne Church of England Primary School attended 95.7% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 3.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.5% of pupils at Shorne Church of England Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Shorne Church of England Primary School had 20.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 6.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 15.0 | 13.2 | 11.6 | 12.4 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 14.5 | 12.8 | 12.0 | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 11.8% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 22.4% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 6.8% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 80.0% | 80.0% | 61.5% | 38.5% | – | 43.8% | 76.9% | 72.7% | 27.3% | 7.7% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 4.3 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.7 | – | 1.8 | 4.4 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 6.2% of pupils at Shorne Church of England Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific learning difficulty | 4 | 0 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 1 | 2 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 3 | 0 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 3 | 0 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 1 | 0 |
| No specialist assessment of need | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Shorne Church of England Primary School received £5,821 and spent £5,982 for each of its 206 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £102,000 (£494 per pupil).
Across all 18 schools of Aletheia Academies Trust, income was £5,972 and spending £6,275 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £32,000 | £89,000 | £97,000 | £118,000 | £121,000 | £119,000 | £102,000 |
| per pupil | £153 | £425 | £460 | £579 | £579 | £574 | £494 |
| In-year balance | £5,000 | £55,000 | £18,000 | £81,000 | £0 | -£12,000 | -£33,000 |
| per pupil | £22 | £263 | £85 | £397 | £1 | -£58 | -£161 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
| Name | Distance |
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Higham Primary School
School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL |
1.43 miles |
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Tymberwood Academy
Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN |
1.83 miles |
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The Riverview Academy
Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD |
1.83 miles |
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Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
1.88 miles |
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Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
1.88 miles |
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Westcourt Primary School
Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG |
2.02 miles |
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Singlewell Primary School
Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TY |
2.17 miles |
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Cobham Primary School
The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BN |
2.18 miles |
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Elaine Primary School
Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN |
2.41 miles |
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King's Farm Primary School
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT |
2.49 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2SY |
2.49 miles |
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Cedar Children's Academy
Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP |
2.61 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
2.62 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
2.62 miles |
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Whitehill Primary School
Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN |
2.63 miles |
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St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU |
2.74 miles |
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Temple Mill Primary School
Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL |
2.75 miles |
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All Faiths Children's Academy
Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF |
2.87 miles |
|
Chantry Community Primary School
Ordnance Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RL |
2.97 miles |
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Cuxton Community Junior School
Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1EY |
2.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Gad's Hill School
Higham, Rochester, ME3 7PA |
1.09 miles |
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Cobham Hall
|
1.55 miles |
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Thamesview School
Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF |
1.61 miles |
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Leigh Academy Strood
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX |
1.91 miles |
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Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SP |
2.16 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW |
2.46 miles |
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Ifield School
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT |
2.47 miles |
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Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR |
2.61 miles |
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Pier View Academy
42-44 Harmer Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2AX |
3.16 miles |
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Saint George's Church of England School
Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LS |
3.22 miles |
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Maritime Academy
Chalk Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG |
3.31 miles |
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City of Rochester School
Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ |
3.34 miles |
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King's School, Rochester
Satis House, Rochester, ME1 1TE |
3.44 miles |
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE |
3.5 miles |
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Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY |
3.9 miles |
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Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG |
3.99 miles |
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Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG |
4.04 miles |
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Northfleet School for Girls
Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8AQ |
4.08 miles |
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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL |
4.19 miles |
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The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY |
4.2 miles |
All schools in Gravesend · Kent local authority: places and applications
Shorne Church of England Primary School is part of Aletheia Academies Trust, which runs 19 schools. The nearest others:
- Gravesend Grammar School Gravesend
- Whitehill Primary School Gravesend
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Gravesend
- Saint George's Church of England School Gravesend
- Cliffe Woods Primary School Rochester
- Rosherville Church of England Academy Gravesend
- St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Gravesend
- Sedley's Church of England Primary School Gravesend
- Halling Primary School Rochester
- Alkerden Church of England Academy Ebbsfleet Valley
How many pupils does Shorne Church of England Primary School have?
Shorne Church of England Primary School has 211 pupils on roll.
What age range does Shorne Church of England Primary School cover?
Shorne Church of England Primary School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
What are Shorne Church of England Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Shorne Church of England Primary School?
Shorne Church of England Primary School is at Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3DU.