Sholden is much smaller than the average-sized primary school. The headteacher started in April 2014, taking over from an interim headteacher who ran the school from January 2014. There have been a number of staff changes since the previous inspection. Most pupils are White British. The school has four classes. Pupils in Years 1 to 6 are taught in mixed-aged classes. Children in the Reception class attend full time. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is below average. The school is part of a local collaboration with other schools called the Deal Learning Alliance. A breakfast and after-school club, managed by the school, take place each day. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils who are looked after or known to be eligible for free school meals) is well below average. As there were fewer than five Year 6 pupils eligible last year for funding, their attainment is not reported. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.