Shorne Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Shorne Church of England Primary School
Shorne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Shorne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tara Hewett, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9920th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 25 in Gravesham.
Shorne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 31 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shorne Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, Shorne 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cob Drive, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA12 3DU |
| Headteacher | Tara Hewett |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.3% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9920th of 13,686
Nationally
1472nd of 2,034
In South East
19th of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
53%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
91
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shorne Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Cob Drive, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA12 3DU
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