Thistle Hill Academy
URN: 140393 • Sheerness ME12 3UD
Overview
- Name
- Thistle Hill Academy
- URN
- 140393
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Handebeaux (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01795899119
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Aspen Drive, Sheerness ME12 3UD
Summary
Thistle Hill Academy is a mixed primary school located in Sheerness, Kent, with a current enrolment of 332 pupils and a capacity of 420. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment that values diversity and supports all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. The school promotes a culture of respect, ambition, and success, encouraging each child to shine as an individual within the learning community.
The curriculum at Thistle Hill Academy is designed to engage students and foster a love for learning. Phonics is taught from Reception using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme, ensuring that children develop essential reading and spelling skills. The school also offers wrap-around care and has a nursery nearby for younger children, facilitating a smooth transition into primary education.
Thistle Hill Academy actively involves parents in the school community, providing regular updates through weekly highlights and hosting open evenings and tours for prospective families. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Thistle Hill Academy is designed to engage students and foster a love for learning. Phonics is taught from Reception using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme, ensuring that children develop essential reading and spelling skills. The school also offers wrap-around care and has a nursery nearby for younger children, facilitating a smooth transition into primary education.
Thistle Hill Academy actively involves parents in the school community, providing regular updates through weekly highlights and hosting open evenings and tours for prospective families. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and personally.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 332
- Boys
- 154
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 48.20
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 332 | 154 | 178 | 420 | 48.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 169 | 183 | 420 | 45.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 330 | 173 | 157 | 420 | 40.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 330 | 173 | 157 | 420 | 40.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 320 | 168 | 152 | 420 | 39.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 299 | 163 | 136 | 420 | 27.10 |
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