Compare Hernhill Church of England Primary School and Sheldwich Primary School and St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Hernhill Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Faversham; Sheldwich Primary School (Primary) in Faversham; St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School (Primary) in Faversham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hernhill Church of England Primary School, Sheldwich Primary School and St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Faversham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hernhill Church of England Primary School), published Dec 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Sheldwich Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Hernhill Church of England Primary School ME13 9JG	Sheldwich Primary School ME13 0LU	St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School ME13 8AP
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Faversham Kent ME13 9JG	Faversham Kent ME13 0LU	Faversham Kent ME13 8AP
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Dec 2017	1 23 Jun 2024	1 10 Sep 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	Kent (886)	The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
Website	www.hernhill.kent.sch.uk	www.sheldwich.kent.sch.uk	—
Telephone	01227751322	01795532779	01795532496
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hernhill Church of England Primary School

ME13 9JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Faversham
Kent
ME13 9JG
Ofsted: 1 6 Dec 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.hernhill.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01227751322

Sheldwich Primary School

ME13 0LU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Faversham
Kent
ME13 0LU
Ofsted: 1 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.sheldwich.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01795532779

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

ME13 8AP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Faversham
Kent
ME13 8AP
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 01795532496

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.