Sevenoaks Primary School
Sevenoaks, TN13 3LB · Kent · primary school
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169th 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 — 6.4/10 against 4,035 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sevenoaks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 547 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 to ensure they reach the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Sevenoaks Primary School
Overview
Sevenoaks Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils thrive. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils describing the school as ‘joyful, fantastic and fun’ and feeling happy and safe. Leaders and governors maintain high ambitions for all pupils, supported by a well-sequenced curriculum and effective pastoral care.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’ that helps them build knowledge and skills from Reception to Year 6.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with highly trained staff delivering a new phonics scheme with precision and providing swift support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive ‘high-quality support’, with staff skilfully adapting learning experiences to ensure success.
- Behaviour is excellent; the school is ‘calm and orderly’, with bullying rarely occurring and concerns resolved quickly.
- Pastoral care is ‘exemplary’, featuring therapeutic support in areas like the ‘sensory room’ and a well-designed personal, social, health and emotional curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ assessment of pupils’ learning is ‘not well developed in a minority of subjects’, preventing pupils from connecting with prior learning effectively.
- Leaders need to continue developing assessment practice in these subjects so pupils can ‘learn equally well across the breadth of the curriculum’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, up-to-date staff training, and robust relationships with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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