Sheldwich Primary School
About Sheldwich Primary School
Sheldwich Primary School received an Outstanding rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a grade it has now held across two consecutive inspections. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 national assessments tells a particularly strong story: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 63%. This places Sheldwich 13th out of 48 primary schools in the Swale area, comfortably within the top 25% nationally. The school’s ranking score of 74 reflects consistent results across the three core subjects. In reading, 88% of pupils reached the expected standard and 41% achieved the higher standard, while in maths 79% met expectations and 21% reached the higher tier. Writing saw 85% at the expected level and 18% at the higher level. Average scaled scores of 107 in reading and 105 in maths further underline solid academic foundations.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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