Sholden Church of England Primary School, Deal

In its own words: "The DfE have placed a requirement on schools " to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs." The Government set out its definition of British Values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy and reinforced again in 2014."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are rightly proud of our school which is a vibrant place with passionate and committed staff determined to ensure that all children fulfil their potential whatever that might be. At Sholden we believe that children come first and that each child is truly unique."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket and sewing.

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

In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Sholden Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 83% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Sholden Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Sholden Church of England Primary School are Hornbeam Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths); Warden House Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 56% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths); and Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 94% reading, 78% maths).

Sholden Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Sholden Church of England Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Sholden Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Deal Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sholden School (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In 2024/25, Sholden Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.