Thistle Hill Academy

About Thistle Hill Academy

Thistle Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sheerness, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 332 pupils on roll. It is part of THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

332 / 420 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 November 2024

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

Aspen Drive, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3UD

Phone

01795899119

Headteacher

Rebecca Handebeaux

Website

http://www.thistlehill.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thistle Hill Academy?

Thistle Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sheerness, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Thistle Hill Academy have?

Thistle Hill Academy has 332 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thistle Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

49% of pupils at Thistle Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thistle Hill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thistle Hill Academy is part of THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Thistle Hill Academy?

Thistle Hill Academy is located at Aspen Drive, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3UD.