Shorne Church of England Primary School, Gravesend

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Shorne Primary School, our vision to Love, Learn, Live is at the heart of everything we do. Inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan, this vision guides us to love others with compassion, to learn through wisdom and experience, and to live with open hearts and minds."

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

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Shorne Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Shorne Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Shorne Church of England Primary School are Higham Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 57% maths); Tymberwood Academy (1.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths); The Riverview Academy (1.8 miles, Good); and Bligh Primary School (Juniors) (1.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths).

Shorne Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Shorne Church of England Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Aletheia Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (6.2%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Higham Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (opposite), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other crime and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Shorne Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.