Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Lamb, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% 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 589th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 37 in Dover.
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 31 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Shepherdswell Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Coldred Road, DOVER, Dover, CT15 7LH |
| Headteacher | Mark Lamb |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
589th of 13,686
Nationally
79th of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
87%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coldred Road, DOVER
Dover, CT15 7LH
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