VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 19/10/2021Ages 4–11207 pupilsChurch of England
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in DOVER, within the Kent local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2021, Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in DOVER can view Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/10/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence7.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in DOVER
All schools in DOVER →Lydden Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miEythorne Elvington Community Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.7 miWoodpecker Court1.9 miNonington Church of England Primary School2.8 miBeech Grove School3.0 miTemple Ewell Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.6 mi
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