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Minster in Sheppey Primary School

Academy converter · Sheerness · ME12 2HX

Ages 4–11 · 572 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

92%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)92%
Higher standard (RWM)20%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.5%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.2%
Enrolments in measure
524

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

572 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
572
Boys / girls
290 / 282
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
572 / 600 (95%)
Free school meals
24.7%
FSM pupils
141
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
The Island Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Jeffery co-head Lynne Lewis co-head

Location

Address
Brecon Chase, Minster
Postcode
ME12 2HX
Town
Sheerness
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Swale
Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Sheerness, Kent, 572 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 24.7%.

Open schools in Sheerness
15
Primary schools in Sheerness
10
Academies among open schools in Sheerness
67% (10)
Open schools in ME12
15
Primary in ME12
10
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Primary in Kent LA
459

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SheernessNear ME12

  • Thistle Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sheerness · ME12 3UD · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence9.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Halfway Houses Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sheerness · ME12 3AP · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.0%

    1.3 miles away

  • Richmond Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sheerness · ME12 2ET · Kent

    Ages 2–11

    • KS230%
    • Absence10.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • Queenborough School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Queenborough · ME11 5DF · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence6.8%

    2.3 miles away

  • Rose Street Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Sheerness · ME12 1AW · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS232%
    • Absence8.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • West Minster Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Community school · Primary

    Sheerness · ME12 1ET · Kent

    Ages 2–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence7.5%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Jeffery co-head Lynne Lewis co-head
Telephone
01795872138
Website
http://www.minster-sheppey.kent.sch.uk

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