West Minster Primary School
83%
Capacity
472
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About West Minster Primary School
West Minster 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 472 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 570 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West Minster Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tina Ovenden, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% 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 2518th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 48 in Swale.
West Minster Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 45 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Minster Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, West Minster 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Swale, ME12 1ET |
| Headteacher | Tina Ovenden |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 472 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.5% |
| School Capacity | 472 / 570 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2518th of 13,686
Nationally
345th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 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
St George's Avenue, Sheerness
Swale, ME12 1ET
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