Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates ambitious, engaged learners who develop into responsible citizens. Children are encouraged to pursue their talents through sports and performing arts, while learning to think about the wider world through charity work and environmental campaigns. Strong behaviour and supportive relationships mean all pupils feel safe and happy.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with progressive knowledge and skills building from early years through to Year 6 -
- Strong reading programme with systematic phonics teaching and well-chosen books that promote respect for different cultures -
- Excellent behaviour across the school with pupils taking responsibility through leadership roles like nurture ambassadors and Year 6 buddies -
- Wide range of enrichment experiences including sports, performing arts, charity work, and overnight excursions to develop character and independence -
- Good support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers
Areas for Improvement
- In a few curriculum areas, checks on what pupils know and remember are not thorough enough, leading to some knowledge gaps that hinder progress with more complex ideas
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Tennis, hockey, Broadway musicals performances, charity events, swimming and life-saving skills, anxiety management workshops, adventurous overnight excursions, breakfast and after-school clubs
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has maintained good standards following its previous inspection. The school has high aspirations and encourages pupils to achieve well both personally and academically.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
107 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 95%. Maths has improved from 67% to 86%. Writing has improved from 71% to 86%.
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
196 pupils
210 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sevenoaks
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.41678%
Overall absence
9.52381%
Persistent absence
168
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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