The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Helene Bligh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Edenbridge, TN8 7NH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hever 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.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.