Shears Green Infant School
URN: 118265 • Gravesend DA11 7JF
Overview
- Name
- Shears Green Infant School
- URN
- 118265
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hayley Kotze (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Packham Road, Gravesend DA11 7JF
Summary
Shears Green Infant School, located in Gravesend, Kent, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 332 pupils, operating below its capacity of 360. The school follows a three-form entry model, comprising three classes each for Reception, Year 1, and Year 2. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Growing and Learning Together," which reflects its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
The curriculum at Shears Green is designed to be creative and meaningful, integrating the local community and the children's experiences to enhance learning. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its pupils, encouraging them to embrace academic challenges with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Values such as curiosity, kindness, honesty, and respect are central to the school's approach, promoting both social and academic responsibility.
Shears Green Infant School actively collaborates with families and the wider community, ensuring that each child receives the support and encouragement needed to thrive. The experienced staff team is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere, helping to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Shears Green is designed to be creative and meaningful, integrating the local community and the children's experiences to enhance learning. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its pupils, encouraging them to embrace academic challenges with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Values such as curiosity, kindness, honesty, and respect are central to the school's approach, promoting both social and academic responsibility.
Shears Green Infant School actively collaborates with families and the wider community, ensuring that each child receives the support and encouragement needed to thrive. The experienced staff team is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere, helping to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for future challenges.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 332 | 146 | 186 | 360 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 332 | 146 | 186 | 360 | 19.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 332 | 146 | 186 | 360 | 19.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 332 | 146 | 186 | 360 | 19.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 341 | 155 | 186 | 360 | 19.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 357 | 162 | 195 | 360 | 8.70 |
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