Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
URN: 138170 • Dover CT16 2PB
Overview
- Name
- Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 138170
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie O'Dell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01304204264
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heathfield Avenue, Dover CT16 2PB
Summary
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, located in Dover, Kent, is a mixed primary academy that serves 156 pupils, with a capacity of 232. As part of the Samphire Star Education Trust, the school is dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating environment where children of all backgrounds can thrive. The ethos of the school centres on mutual respect, encouraging positive attitudes and values among students.
The school aims to inspire and challenge pupils, fostering their natural curiosity and love for learning. Shatterlocks places significant emphasis on the partnership between home and school, believing that collaboration is key to a child's educational success. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their child's learning journey, ensuring a supportive and enriching experience.
Shatterlocks also prioritises inclusivity, with a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (37.90%). The school is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere that promotes both academic and personal development, helping every child reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.shatterlocks.com.
The school aims to inspire and challenge pupils, fostering their natural curiosity and love for learning. Shatterlocks places significant emphasis on the partnership between home and school, believing that collaboration is key to a child's educational success. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their child's learning journey, ensuring a supportive and enriching experience.
Shatterlocks also prioritises inclusivity, with a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (37.90%). The school is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere that promotes both academic and personal development, helping every child reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.shatterlocks.com.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Portals (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff and Trustee Policies and Forms (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 232
- Pupils
- 156
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 64
- FSM %
- 37.90
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 156 | 92 | 64 | 232 | 37.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 104 | 86 | 232 | 38.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 93 | 104 | 232 | 39.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 93 | 104 | 232 | 39.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 96 | 100 | 232 | 35.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 200 | 109 | 91 | 232 | 24.60 |
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