Shears Green Junior School

A good foundation school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shears Green Junior School.

Gravesend, DA117JB Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 October 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
White Avenue
Northfleet
Gravesend, DA117JB

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118436
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
White Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7JB
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
490
Free School Meals
31.2% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Shears Green Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 103.0
2024 104.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
98
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
490 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Very Best Version of Themselves"

Kindness Curiosity Courage Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

We believe that each and every child in our school can become the very best version of themselves on a day to day basis. Through our shared school values of: Kindness, Curiosity, Courage and Honesty, we encourage children to be the very best. Reading forms the core of all we do, with an incredible library available weekly and to families, nightly after school, and visits by authors and storytellers to engage a love of reading. We offer strong pastoral support and an inclusive, caring environment, including support for a wide range of needs through our SEN department and a focus on equity and belonging.

Facilities

Library Converted double decker bus used for groups such as Lego therapy and mindfulness Animals including five chickens, two guinea pigs, four goats and Bella the Giant Tortoise Dog used in Forest School activities Five school chickens, two guinea pigs, four goats and a tortoise Pastoral team facilities to support welfare

Curriculum Highlights

Reading forms the core of all we do. Reading books matched to ability; library available weekly and to families nightly after school. Visits by authors and storytellers to engage and generate a love for reading.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs 7:30am–8:30am for all pupils; breakfast costs £5 per day and must be booked and paid in advance via the Arbor app. After school club runs from the end of the school day until 4:30pm, with a small snack and drink provided and opportunities for homework, reading and creative activities; bookings are via the Arbor app. Busy Bees offers a separate after-school service based at the infant school; contact Busy Bees on 01474 813076 for details.

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