St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN13 1EH · Kent · primary school
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3rd 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 3,930 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 62% | 5.96 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 25.0% 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 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, basketball, and tennis, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 27 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
Overview
St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School is described as a “caring school community” where pupils “thrive in this positive atmosphere.” The report highlights a “deep sense of calm” pervading the school, driven by high standards of conduct and trusted staff relationships. Leaders and teachers deliver a “highly ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils become “confident and independent learners” who “achieve very well.”
Strengths
- Pupils “embody the school values through the courtesy and compassion they show,” acting as “excellent role models” for younger children.
- Teachers are “experts in the subjects they teach,” using systematic checks to “quickly identify pupils who may need additional help” and addressing gaps effectively.
- The teaching of phonics is “excellent,” ensuring pupils become “very confident and fluent readers” with books that “match the sounds they learn precisely.”
- Staff have “exceptionally high expectations,” resulting in pupils who “develop a deep understanding of the curriculum content” and apply knowledge with precision.
- Personal development is of the “highest quality,” with pupils showing “deeply mature attitudes towards difference and diversity” and being “very well prepared for life in modern Britain.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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