What did Ofsted judge Sholden Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Sholden Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sholden Church of England Primary School?

Sholden Church of England Primary School has 91 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sholden Church of England Primary School take?

Sholden Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Sholden Church of England Primary School located?

Sholden Church of England Primary School is located in Deal, CT14 0AB, Kent.

How do I apply to Sholden Church of England Primary School?

Sholden Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Sholden Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Sholden Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Sholden Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Sholden Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 0.823 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Sholden Church of England Primary School?

When Sholden Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC with active parish affiliation — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC) who with their carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham; 2. LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC); 3. Active affiliation within the Parish — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham. (see Appendix C), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If any category is oversubscribed it is recommended that applicants will be ranked by a straight line distance (as defined above) and those closest given priority. If in the event more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school (as measured by the Local Authority), then a random selection will be applied.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sholden Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78% of pupils at Sholden Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Sholden Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

0.823miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Sholden Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Sholden Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC with active parish affiliation — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC) who with their carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham.
2LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC).
3Active affiliation within the Parish — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham. (see Appendix C)
4Sibling — Children who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of entry.
5Active affiliation to a church in Churches Together in England — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation to a church which is part of Churches Together in England.
6Children of staff — Children of staff at the school where a member of staff has been employed at the school for two years or more at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
7Health and Special Access reasons — Health and Special Access reasons.
8Any other children / distance — Any other children / distance using the LEA KCC guidance of measuring.

If two applications tie: If any category is oversubscribed it is recommended that applicants will be ranked by a straight line distance (as defined above) and those closest given priority. If in the event more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school (as measured by the Local Authority), then a random selection will be applied.

Before oversubscription criteria are applied, children with a Statement of SEN or EHCP naming the school will be admitted, and the PAN reduced accordingly (not numbered as a ranked criterion).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sholden Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sholden Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sholden Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sholden Church of England Primary School?: Sholden Church of England Primary School has 91 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sholden Church of England Primary School take?: Sholden Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Sholden Church of England Primary School located?: Sholden Church of England Primary School is located in Deal, CT14 0AB, Kent.
How do I apply to Sholden Church of England Primary School?: Sholden Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Sholden Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Sholden Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Sholden Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Sholden Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 0.823 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Sholden Church of England Primary School?: When Sholden Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC with active parish affiliation — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC) who with their carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham; 2. LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC); 3. Active affiliation within the Parish — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham. (see Appendix C), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If any category is oversubscribed it is recommended that applicants will be ranked by a straight line distance (as defined above) and those closest given priority. If in the event more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school (as measured by the Local Authority), then a random selection will be applied.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sholden Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78% of pupils at Sholden Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.823miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Sholden Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Sholden Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC with active parish affiliation — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC) who with their carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham.
2LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC).
3Active affiliation within the Parish — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham. (see Appendix C)
4Sibling — Children who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of entry.
5Active affiliation to a church in Churches Together in England — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation to a church which is part of Churches Together in England.
6Children of staff — Children of staff at the school where a member of staff has been employed at the school for two years or more at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
7Health and Special Access reasons — Health and Special Access reasons.
8Any other children / distance — Any other children / distance using the LEA KCC guidance of measuring.

Before oversubscription criteria are applied, children with a Statement of SEN or EHCP naming the school will be admitted, and the PAN reduced accordingly (not numbered as a ranked criterion).

Sholden Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sholden Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sholden Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sholden Church of England Primary School?: Sholden Church of England Primary School has 91 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sholden Church of England Primary School take?: Sholden Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Sholden Church of England Primary School located?: Sholden Church of England Primary School is located in Deal, CT14 0AB, Kent.
How do I apply to Sholden Church of England Primary School?: Sholden Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Sholden Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Sholden Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Sholden Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Sholden Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 0.823 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Sholden Church of England Primary School?: When Sholden Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC with active parish affiliation — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC) who with their carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham; 2. LAC/PLAC/IAPLAC — Children in Local Authority Care (LAC) or previously in Local Authority Care (PLAC) or internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC); 3. Active affiliation within the Parish — Children whose parents/carers have an active affiliation within the Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham. (see Appendix C), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If any category is oversubscribed it is recommended that applicants will be ranked by a straight line distance (as defined above) and those closest given priority. If in the event more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school (as measured by the Local Authority), then a random selection will be applied.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sholden Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78% of pupils at Sholden Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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