Kemsing Primary School
Sevenoaks, TN15 6PU · Kent · primary school
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49th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 4,133 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kemsing Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kemsing Primary School
Overview
Kemsing Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "very happy" and feel safe within a community that "feels like a family." The appointment of a new headteacher has restored stability and injected a "new lease of life" into the school, addressing previous stagnation in the curriculum and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "consistently positive attitudes" and high engagement, particularly enjoying outdoor learning such as forest school.
- Staff hold "high expectations for pupils’ behaviour," with children quickly learning routines and showing pride in roles like reading buddies and house captains.
- The mathematics curriculum has been successfully redeveloped, with teachers explaining concepts "very clearly" and pupils showing "positive attitudes towards mathematics."
- A new phonics programme ensures more children receive the "right support with reading from the start of Reception," fostering a well-developed "love of reading."
- Parents appreciate the "wide range of sporting opportunities" and view the new leadership as a "breath of fresh air."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects is "not sufficiently ambitious" and lacks coherent sequencing, preventing pupils from building a "connected body of knowledge."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) requires further development, as not all currently receive the support needed to work with "increasing independence."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and concerns carefully tracked, though some pupils need clearer guidance on when to seek help from adults rather than peers.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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