Nore Academy
Nore Academy is a free schools special in Sheerness for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 67 pupils on roll.
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Danley Road Minster-on-Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3AP |
| Phone | 01795720747 |
| Reference Number | 150769 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 67 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.61%
Girls: 22.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 10 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
In 2024–25 pupils at Nore Academy attended 53.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 100.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 32.6% |
| Unauthorised absence | 14.2% |
| Severely absent pupils | 37.5% |
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 2025–26 Nore Academy had 5.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6).
Pupils per teacher
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.6 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | – |
| Sick days per teacher | – |
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 Nore Academy had 67 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Social, emotional and mental health | 53 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 11 |
| Physical disability | 1 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 |
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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Halfway Houses Primary School
Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP |
0.04 miles |
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Richmond Primary School
Unity Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2ET |
0.94 miles |
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Thistle Hill Primary School
Aspen Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3UD |
1.11 miles |
|
Queenborough School and Nursery
Edward Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DF |
1.13 miles |
|
West Minster Primary School
St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1ET |
1.2 miles |
|
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Brecon Chase, Minster, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2HX |
1.3 miles |
|
Rose Street Primary School
Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW |
1.32 miles |
|
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1BW |
1.37 miles |
|
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
Chequers Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3QU |
1.77 miles |
|
St James Church of England Primary Academy
High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0BS |
3.62 miles |
|
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School
Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ |
3.66 miles |
|
Iwade School
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS |
3.81 miles |
|
Kemsley Primary Academy
Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2RP |
4.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Leigh Academy Minster
Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3JQ |
0.39 miles |
|
The Elmley Dray School
18-20 Marina Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2DP |
0.77 miles |
|
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Marine Parade, Sheerness, ME12 2BE |
1.01 miles |
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Nore Academy is part of Alternative Learning Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Wandle Valley Academy Carshalton
How many pupils does Nore Academy have?
Nore Academy has 67 pupils on roll.
What age range does Nore Academy cover?
Nore Academy for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Nore Academy?
Nore Academy is at Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP.