Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
DOVER, CT15 7LH · Kent · primary school
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139th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,063 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
Overview
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School is described as a "positive place to learn" where "pupils thrive" within a "highly inclusive" community. The report highlights a "caring school community" where relationships are "warm and respectful," and pupils feel a "deep sense of belonging." Leaders have established a clear vision to be an "excellent school where everyone can flourish and grow," supported by strong governance and staff pride.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are at a "Strong standard," with attendance "consistently above national averages" and behaviour described as "calm and purposeful."
- Inclusion is at a "Strong standard," with leaders creating an environment where "barriers to learning are identified swiftly and removed effectively."
- Pupils make "secure progress" through a "carefully designed and well-sequenced curriculum," achieving well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Early years provision ensures children have a "successful start," benefiting from "high-quality interactions" and "language rich" environments.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils demonstrating "secure social and moral understanding" and kindness.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure work to improve phonics teaching is "sustained and leads to consistently secure outcomes."
- Leaders should continue to improve the "consistency of the quality of teaching across subjects and year groups" so pupils achieve similarly high standards.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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