Shorne Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at Shorne Church of England Primary School

Shorne Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Shorne Church of England Primary School?

Shorne Church of England Primary School has 211 pupils on roll.

What ages does Shorne Church of England Primary School take?

Shorne Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Shorne Church of England Primary School located?

Shorne Church of England Primary School is located in Gravesend, DA12 3DU, Kent.

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

Shorne 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 Shorne Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Shorne 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 Shorne Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Shorne Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.104 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 Shorne Church of England Primary School?

When Shorne Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care: a 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Current Family Association — A brother or sister in the same school at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted or, if they have moved, live within 2 miles of the school, or have moved to a property that is nearer to the school than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness' criterion; 3. Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority given to children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school, and similarly for parents'/guardians' needs, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place. This process will be independently supervised in line with the School Admissions Code.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.9% of pupils at Shorne 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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