The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Karen Minnis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Sevenoaks, TN13 2SA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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