Shears Green Junior School
URN: 118436 • Gravesend DA11 7JB
Overview
- Name
- Shears Green Junior School
- URN
- 118436
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Paterson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01474567359
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- White Avenue, Gravesend DA11 7JB
Summary
Shears Green Junior School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Gravesend, Kent, with a current enrollment of 492 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 480. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to become the best version of themselves. The core values of Kindness, Curiosity, Courage, and Honesty underpin the school's ethos, promoting a culture of equity and support for all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
The curriculum at Shears Green is designed to engage students by incorporating their interests and preferences into the learning experience. Reading is central to the school's educational approach, ensuring that literacy skills are developed across all subjects. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and community support initiatives, to enhance students' social and personal development.
Shears Green Junior School prides itself on strong community ties and open communication with parents. The school actively seeks to involve families in the educational process, providing opportunities for collaboration and support, which is reflected in positive feedback from parents regarding the school's inclusive and caring atmosphere.
The curriculum at Shears Green is designed to engage students by incorporating their interests and preferences into the learning experience. Reading is central to the school's educational approach, ensuring that literacy skills are developed across all subjects. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and community support initiatives, to enhance students' social and personal development.
Shears Green Junior School prides itself on strong community ties and open communication with parents. The school actively seeks to involve families in the educational process, providing opportunities for collaboration and support, which is reflected in positive feedback from parents regarding the school's inclusive and caring atmosphere.
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- Key Stage 2 Results (other)
- Shears Green Junior School (other)
- About UsAbout Us (other)
- AdmissionsAdmissions (other)
- ClassesClasses (other)
- CommunityCommunity (other)
- Contact UsContact Us (other)
- CurriculumCurriculum (other)
- Read Write IncRead Write Inc (other)
- Shears Green FarmShears Green Farm (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 492
- Boys
- 231
- Girls
- 261
- FSM %
- 35.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 492 | 231 | 261 | 480 | 35.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 490 | 223 | 267 | 480 | 30.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 474 | 236 | 238 | 480 | 27.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 474 | 236 | 238 | 480 | 27.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 481 | 228 | 253 | 480 | 23.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 482 | 225 | 257 | 480 | 18.90 |
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