Compare Queenborough School and Nursery and Rodmersham School and Sheldwich Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

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: Queenborough School and Nursery (Primary) in Queenborough; Rodmersham School (Primary) in Sittingbourne; Sheldwich Primary School (Primary) in Faversham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Queenborough School and Nursery, Rodmersham School and Sheldwich Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Queenborough, Kent, Sittingbourne, Kent and Faversham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Queenborough School and Nursery), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Rodmersham School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED trust.

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Attribute	Queenborough School and Nursery ME11 5DF	Rodmersham School ME9 0PS	Sheldwich Primary School ME13 0LU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF	Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0PS	Faversham Kent ME13 0LU
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Sep 2023	1 12 Sep 2024	1 23 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	70	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED	Kent (886)	Kent (886)
Website	www.queenborough.kent.sch.uk	www.rodmersham.kent.sch.uk	www.sheldwich.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01795662574	01795423776	01795532779
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Queenborough School and Nursery

ME11 5DF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Queenborough
Kent
ME11 5DF
Ofsted: 1 25 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.queenborough.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01795662574

Rodmersham School

ME9 0PS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 0PS
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.rodmersham.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01795423776

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

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.