Shears Green Infant School vs Shears Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 0 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shears Green Infant School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
258 students
Shears Green Junior School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
493 students
| Measure | Shears Green Infant School Gravesend, South East | Shears Green Junior School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2189 of 2,471 | #1986 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13358 of 15,697 | #12063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 258 | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 493 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shearsgreeninfantschool.co.uk | www.shearsgreenjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shears Green Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 24.1).
- •Shears Green Junior School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 258.
- •Shears Green Infant 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 Shears Green Infant School better than Shears Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Shears Green Junior School ranks higher (30.8 vs 24.1 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 Shears Green Infant School and Shears Green Junior School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shears Green Infant School: 258. Shears Green Junior School: 493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shears Green Infant School and Shears Green Junior School rank in South East?
Shears Green Infant School is 2189th of 2,471 and Shears Green Junior School is 1986th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).