West Minster Primary School
St George's Avenue, Sheerness, ME12 1ET
Ofsted report card
Strong standard overall
New Nov 2025 system · 7 areas rated · See below
See the Ofsted ratingsPupils
472
Ages
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
472
Headteacher
Miss Tina Ovenden
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Rated across 7 areas
Local authority
Kent
About West Minster Primary School
Based in Sheerness, West Minster Primary School is a primary school for children aged 2 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 472 pupils. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Sheerness. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Miss Tina Ovenden.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated West Minster Primary School Good at its inspection on 25 November 2025. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 66% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 92.3% (absence 7.7%) (2024/25). Around 58.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at West Minster Primary School
You apply for a place at West Minster Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
West Minster Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Speech, language and communication. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 19; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
West Minster Primary School offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
West Minster Primary School contact details and location
West Minster Primary School is at St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1ET. The school office can be reached on 01795 662178. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Leadership & Governance
How well the school is led and overseen
Curriculum & Teaching
What pupils are taught and how well
Achievement
How well pupils do in their learning
Attendance & Behaviour
How pupils behave and how often they attend
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Inclusion
How well the school supports every pupil, including those with extra needs
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Based on the Ofsted inspection of 25/11/2025.
West Minster Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
West Minster Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If West Minster Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerWest Minster Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at West Minster Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 19; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Specialisms
- Speech
- language and communication
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at West Minster Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
West Minster Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
West Minster Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at West Minster Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming West Minster Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is West Minster Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated West Minster Primary School Good at its inspection on 25 November 2025. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does West Minster Primary School offer?
West Minster Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Speech, language and communication. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does West Minster Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
West Minster Primary School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are West Minster Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
West Minster Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is West Minster Primary School and how do I contact the school?
West Minster Primary School is at St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1ET. The office number is 01795 662178. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is West Minster Primary School and what ages does it take?
West Minster Primary School has around 472 pupils on roll and covers ages 2 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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