Schools in Sheerness.
11 schools in Sheerness, Kent. 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See them on the map, or open any school for admissions, results and contact details.
About schools in Sheerness
Sheerness has 11 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 independent schools and 4 schools with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Sheerness publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs. Ofsted currently rates 100% of inspected schools in Sheerness as Good or Outstanding, including 3 judged Outstanding.
Local highlights include Rose Street Primary School, St Edward's RC Primary School and Thistle Hill Academy. You will also find 1 schools with a sixth form within Sheerness, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.
Primary schools (7)
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Requires ImprovementME12 4EJ
Eastchurch CofE Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed
GoodME12 2HX
Minster-in-Sheppey Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
GoodME12 2ET
Richmond Academy
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed
Good / OutstandingME12 1AW
Rose Street Primary School
PrimaryAges 3 to 11Mixed- SGood / Outstanding / Requires Improvement
ME12 1BW
St Edward's RC Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed 
Good / OutstandingME12 3UD
Thistle Hill Academy
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
GoodME12 1ET
West Minster Primary School
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed
Secondary schools (2)
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Special schools and SEND provision (2)
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How many schools are there in Sheerness?
There are 11 schools in Sheerness covering 7 primary, 2 secondary and 2 independent.
Which are the best-rated schools in Sheerness?
Ofsted has judged 3 schools in Sheerness as Outstanding: Rose Street Primary School, St Edward's RC Primary School and Thistle Hill Academy. Around 100% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding overall.
Are there grammar schools in Sheerness?
Sheerness itself does not have a selective grammar school listed, but families in the area often apply to grammar schools in nearby towns via the Kent Test.
How do school catchment areas work in Sheerness?
Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.
Can I compare schools in Sheerness side by side?
Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.