Sheldwich Primary School

About Sheldwich Primary School

Sheldwich Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 262 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (125% of 210 places).

the school is led by headteacher Sarah Garrett, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2917th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 48 in Swale.

Sheldwich Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sheldwich Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Sheldwich 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.

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