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Sheldwich Primary School

Academy converter · Faversham · ME13 0LU

Ages 2–11 · 246 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

3.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-05-21

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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)67%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
110.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence3.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.6%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
197

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 fill117%

246 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
246
Boys / girls
113 / 133
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
246 / 210 (117%)
Free school meals
7.7%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

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: SHELDWICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Academy trust
SHELDWICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Garrett

Location

Address
Lees Court Road, Sheldwich
Postcode
ME13 0LU
Town
Faversham
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Swale
Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: 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 2–11, in Faversham, Kent, 246 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 7.7%.

Open schools in Faversham
14
Primary schools in Faversham
12
Academies among open schools in Faversham
57% (8)
Open schools in ME13
15
Primary in ME13
12
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 FavershamNear ME13

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Garrett
Telephone
01795532779
Website
http://www.sheldwich.kent.sch.uk

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