The Elmley Dray School vs Thistle Hill Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Elmley Dray School
Sheerness
Thistle Hill Primary School
Sheerness
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
9–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
26
349
Capacity
40
420
Occupancy
65%
83%
FSM %
-
49.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Nov 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
59%
KS2 Maths
-
59%
KS2 Writing
-
76%