Shorne Church of England Primary School

URN: 141578 • Gravesend DA12 3DU

Overview

Name
Shorne Church of England Primary School
URN
141578
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tara Hewett (since 2021) , Headteacher
Previous head
Sarah Prest, Headteacher
Telephone
01474822312
Website
Visit
Address
Cob Drive, Gravesend DA12 3DU

Summary

Shorne Church of England Primary School, located in Gravesend, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 206 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, which focuses on maintaining high educational standards and providing support to schools in need of improvement. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing resilience, community, and respect, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to grow.

The curriculum at Shorne is designed to promote collaborative and mastery learning, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop academically and socially. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for children with additional needs, which has been positively noted by parents.

Shorne Primary School actively engages with the wider community through various events and initiatives, including participation in sports competitions and collaborative activities with other schools in the Trust. This approach not only enhances the educational experience but also helps to build strong relationships within the community.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
206
Boys
114
Girls
92
FSM %
7.30
Open date
2014-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 206 114 92 210 7.30
2024-09-11 207 108 99 210 4.80
2023-09-11 204 108 96 210 1.50
2022-09-11 204 108 96 210 1.50
2021-09-11 211 108 103 210 1.90
2020-09-11 210 112 98 210 2.40

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