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Thistle Hill Academy

Aspen Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3UD

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Sheerness where 49% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

332

Ages

4-11

FSM

48.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

59.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

49.0%

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About Thistle Hill Academy

Thistle Hill Academy is a primary school in Sheerness, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 93 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 332 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Aspen Drive, Sheerness, ME12 3UD | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thistle Hill Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Apr 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thistle Hill Academy

What is Thistle Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?

Thistle Hill Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Thistle Hill Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 93 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Thistle Hill Academy.

What are Thistle Hill Academy's latest exam results?

Thistle Hill Academy: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thistle Hill Academy located?

Thistle Hill Academy is a primary school in Sheerness, Kent (ME12 3UD).

How many pupils attend Thistle Hill Academy?

Thistle Hill Academy has around 332 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thistle Hill Academy with other schools?

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