The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
60%
-2.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Hulme (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6JP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School?
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School take?
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School?
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is in Sevenoaks, TN15 6JP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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