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Schools in Sheerness

Sheerness has 13 schools: 10 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 56% of the 9 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Leigh Academy Minster has the highest Attainment 8 score (33.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Minster in Sheppey Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (89% in 2025).

  • 15 schools
  • 3 secondary
  • 10 primary

Sheerness is in Kent local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Sheerness

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Leigh Academy Minster – 33.2 (2026) – 1,005
2 EKC Sheppey Secondary – – – 542
3 Nore Academy – – – 67

Primary Schools in Sheerness

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Minster in Sheppey Primary School Strong standard 89% (2025) 572
2 Halfway Houses Primary School – 72% (2025) 498
3 West Minster Primary School Expected standard 66% (2025) 473
4 Richmond Primary School Good 63% (2025) 246
5 St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Good 60% (2025) 382
6 Rose Street Primary School Good 51% (2025) 424
7 Thistle Hill Primary School Good 49% (2025) 349
8 St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires Improvement 43% (2025) 198
9 Eastchurch Church of England Primary School Needs attention 25% (2025) 164
10 St. Clement's CofE Primary School Needs attention 15% (2025) 177

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