Saint George's Church of England School vs Shears Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint George's Church of England School
Gravesend · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,631 students
Shears Green Junior School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
493 students
| Measure | Saint George's Church of England School Gravesend, South East | Shears Green Junior School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #350 of 679 | #1986 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2026 of 4,090 | #12063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,631 | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,631 | 493 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 115.7% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.9 | – |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk | www.shearsgreenjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint George's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 30.8).
- •Saint George's Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •Saint George's Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Saint George's Church of England School is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 493.
- •Saint George's Church of England School is a academy school while Shears Green Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saint George's Church of England School better than Shears Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint George's Church of England School ranks higher (48.8 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Saint George's Church of England School and Shears Green Junior School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint George's Church of England School: 1,631. Shears Green Junior School: 493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint George's Church of England School and Shears Green Junior School rank in South East?
Saint George's Church of England School is 350th of 679 and Shears Green Junior School is 1986th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).