Shears Green Infant School, Gravesend

In its own words: "At Shears Green Infant School our vision is to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where young minds can flourish and grow. We believe that by fostering a love of learning and collaboration, we can empower our pupils to reach their full potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "The wellbeing of our children is of the highest priority and we work closely with our families and the community to achieve this. We have developed a creative curriculum with purpose and meaning to the lives of the children we support and care for."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket and art.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 1.45pm, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 1.45pm and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 1.45pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Shears Green Infant School as their first choice and 179 named it as one of their preferences, for 73 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Shears Green Infant School are Shears Green Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 68% maths); Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); Painters Ash Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); and Copperfield Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths).

Shears Green Infant School is one of 6 schools run by Hornchurch Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Shears Green Infant School (as of September 2025): 73% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 35 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 7 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Gravesend Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Packham Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shears Green Infant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 253 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Shears Green Infant School issued 3 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Shears Green Infant School are Saint George's Church of England School (0.3 miles); Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles); Northfleet Technology College (0.7 miles); and Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend (0.8 miles).