Sholden Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
86
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Sholden Church of England Primary School
Sholden 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 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Sholden Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Theaker, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2594th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 37 in Dover.
Sholden Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 15 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sholden Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Sholden 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 | London Road, Deal, Dover, CT14 0AB |
| Headteacher | Dawn Theaker |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2594th of 13,686
Nationally
349th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
75%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
48
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
London Road, Deal
Dover, CT14 0AB
Journey to School
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