The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
44%
-18.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 164
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Emma Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8FH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Sevenoaks, TN15 8FH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Platt 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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