Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, Dover
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a genuinely happy and supportive environment where your child will thrive. The staff prioritise reading from the start and work hard to ensure every pupil - including those with additional needs - is fully included and achieves well. Your family will be warmly welcomed and supported through all aspects of school life.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and additional support for pupils who need it
- Excellent behaviour and consistent routines that maximise learning time
- Well-designed curriculum that carefully considers the needs of pupils with SEND
- Nurturing environment where pupils develop kindness and a strong sense of fairness
- High expectations for every pupil's achievement
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects have curriculums that are too broad and wide-ranging, making it harder for teachers to focus on the most important knowledge
- Need to refine curricula to ensure pupils remember key knowledge over time for future learning success
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Victory in Europe Day celebrations, visits to local historical sites, fire brigade visits, pupil council, classroom helper jobs
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School has maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection. Pupils are happy, enthusiastic learners who behave extremely well, with staff providing strong support for reading and personal development.
At a Glance
35.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
138 pupils
232 capacity
94 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dover
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dover
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.83106%
Overall absence
20.43011%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover Christ Church Academy
Dover College
Astor Secondary School
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Elms School
The Sallygate School
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