How many pupils does Shears Green Infant School have?

Shears Green Infant School has 279 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Shears Green Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shears Green Infant School is part of HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Shears Green Infant School?

Shears Green Infant School is located at Packham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF.

Shears Green Infant School

Packham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–7

Ages

279

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Shears Green Infant School

Shears Green Infant School is an academy converter in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 279 pupils on roll. It is part of HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST. 35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 279 / 360 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.3%

Free school meals

13.2%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

11.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

14.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

25.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

13.57

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

£40,964

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,949 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,244

Spend per pupil

£7,075

Income per pupil

38%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Packham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF
Phone: 01474566700
Headteacher: Clare Holder
Website: http://www.shearsgreeninfantschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shears Green Infant School?: Shears Green Infant School is an academy converter in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does Shears Green Infant School have?: Shears Green Infant School has 279 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Shears Green Infant School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Shears Green Infant School is part of HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Shears Green Infant School?: Shears Green Infant School is located at Packham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JF.

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