The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Karen Miles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bayham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3XD
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 890m away
Trinity School
Secondary · 901m away
Sevenoaks Primary School
Primary · 942m away
The Granville School
Independent · 1.2km away
Knole Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Dorton House School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks take?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks is in Sevenoaks, TN13 3XD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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