Thistle Hill Primary School
Sheerness, ME12 3UD · Kent · primary school
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408th 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,151 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thistle Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for those not reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Thistle Hill Primary School
Overview
Thistle Hill Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate high standards of behaviour. The report highlights "significant improvements" since the previous inspection, driven by "determined and highly effective leadership" that ensures interventions are introduced with care and evaluated with precision.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with a "well-considered" PSHE and ‘life skills’ programme that prepares pupils for independence through activities like meal preparation and first aid.
- Leadership and management are rated Outstanding; staff feel valued and supported, with leaders responding readily to feedback on workload to make positive changes.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "adept and precise," featuring a specialist resourced provision that expertly matches pupils’ needs.
- Reading is taught well via a "well-executed phonics programme," helping pupils become fluent and confident readers.
- The early years provision is Good, offering a "welcoming and positive space" where staff model vocabulary consistently to support spoken language development.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, links between lesson activities and intended learning are not "consistently sharp," meaning pupils may not recall learning as effectively as they could. The school must ensure staff have the knowledge to make more considered links as the revised curriculum is embedded.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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