St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sevenoaks, TN15 7DL · Kent · primary school
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262nd 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 — 4.3/10 against 3,182 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 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 (4.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
St George’s is described as a “welcoming and friendly school” where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel safe. The report highlights a “calm and orderly” environment underpinned by Christian values, where staff have “high expectations” of achievement and behaviour. Leaders have successfully developed a “well-structured curriculum” since the pandemic, ensuring pupils remember key knowledge and explain their learning confidently.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “well-established forest school” and a “wide range of clubs and activities,” including sports and journalism.
- Teachers have developed “subject expertise well” through targeted training, leading to improved explanations and planning in most subjects.
- Reading is a priority, with a “new early reading programme” and effective support for those struggling, fostering a community where pupils “enjoy discussing books.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” with needs identified swiftly and appropriate adaptations put in place.
- Governors are “committed” and “support and challenge the headteacher well,” while staff feel “motivated and valued.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always choose “high-quality texts” to read to pupils, meaning some do not develop their love of reading effectively.
- Mathematical resources are not used “consistently well” across all classes, hindering some pupils’ grasp of abstract concepts.
- Strategies to improve attendance have not yet had a “positive impact on the attendance of all pupils,” leading to missed learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” supported by thorough recruitment checks and vigilant staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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