Minster in Sheppey Primary School
99%
Capacity
594
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Minster in Sheppey Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 594 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 600 places).
Ofsted has rated Minster in Sheppey Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Jeffery co-head Lynne Lewis co-head, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 199th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 48 in Swale.
Minster in Sheppey Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 66 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Minster in Sheppey Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Minster in Sheppey Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Brecon Chase, Sheerness, Swale, ME12 2HX |
| Headteacher | Michelle Jeffery co-head Lynne Lewis co-head |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 594 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.4% |
| School Capacity | 594 / 600 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
199th of 13,686
Nationally
26th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
180
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brecon Chase, Sheerness
Swale, ME12 2HX
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