Shears Green Junior School

About Shears Green Junior School

Shears Green Junior School is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 492 pupils on roll. It is part of Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

492 / 480 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

White Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JB

Phone

01474567359

Headteacher

Matthew Paterson

Website

www.shearsgreenjuniorschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shears Green Junior School?

Shears Green Junior School is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Shears Green Junior School have?

Shears Green Junior School has 492 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Shears Green Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Shears Green Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Shears Green Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shears Green Junior School is part of Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust.

Where is Shears Green Junior School?

Shears Green Junior School is located at White Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JB.