Shears Green Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | White Avenue, DA11 7JB |
| School Website | www.shearsgreenjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1474567359 |
| URN | 118436 |
School Census
| Total | 483 |
| Girls/Boys | 251/232 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.0%/48.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 135 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/10/2012 | Good |
| 13/01/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 13% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Shears Green Infant School
(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Packham Road, , DA11 7JF
Saint George's Church of England School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Meadow Road, , DA11 7LS
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cecil Road, , DA11 7BT