Shorne Church of England Primary School
Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shorne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Gravesend for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 24 primary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2012, report published 26 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils flourish in this nurturing and inclusive school. Trust leaders, governors and staff are united in their ambition for pupils to achieve their best, both academically and personally. Pupils enjoy their learning and value their friendships. There is a happy and purposeful atmosphere in all areas. Leaders' expectations are high. This is reflected in pupils' positive behaviour and attitudes. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils have the utmost confidence that staff will quickly help them to resolve any issues or problems. Pupils feel safe and well looked after by encouraging and caring adults. Children in Reception get off to a flying start. Pupils ably demonstrate the school's values of respect, resilience and community. Leaders provide a wealth of opportunities to enrich the curriculum. Pupils immerse themselves in experiences, such as visiting a gurdwara, going to the Tower of London, participating in different sporting competitions and singing at national and local events. Overall, parents are very happy with the quality of education and experiences their children receive. They describe the school as 'a wonderful community and learning environment' in which their children thrive.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not identified with enough precision what pupils need to learn. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they could in all subjects. Leaders should clarify what pupils need to know and remember step by step in all subjects. Additionally, subject leaders need to develop their roles and oversight of the curriculum to ensure that improvements to the curriculum are planned and implemented effectively.
- Increasing pupils' rates of attendance, although improving, remains a school priority. Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough and miss out on important learning. Leaders should continue developing recently implemented systems to ensure that pupils' attendance improves and persistent absence reduces.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Shorne Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Tymberwood Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| The Riverview Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants) | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors) | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Tara Hewett
- Phone
- 01474822312
- Address
- Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3DU
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 141578
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.