Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Sevenoaks, TN14 6JT · Kent · primary school
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147th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 44.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kapla Club, Ide Hill Primary FC, cricket, rugby, the school choir, and ukulele lessons. Trips include visits to The Golden Hinde, Riverhill Gardens, Bore Place, London, and Thorpe Park, alongside a Year 6 residential. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What does the Kapla Club involve for younger children? How is the transition to secondary school managed for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Overview
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a ‘happy and friendly school’ where pupils ‘bubble with excitement’ about their opportunities and ‘skip into school each day’. Leaders have united staff in a renewed ambition to strive for the best provision, resulting in high morale and clear systems for curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, with a curriculum that is ‘well sequenced’ and builds on secure understanding.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with staff well trained in phonics and quick to support those who struggle.
- Relationships are ‘warm, nurturing and kind’, underpinned by values of respect, love, and responsibility modelled by older pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs ‘carefully identified’ and receive successful adaptations.
- Governors provide effective challenge and support, ensuring everyone works together in the best interests of children.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure key knowledge and skills are consistently highlighted and connected to deepen learning in all subjects across the wider curriculum, as pupils do not always remember important knowledge in subjects like history and geography.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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