Ide Hill Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sevenoaks. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 21 schools in Sevenoaks with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School in detail
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Ide Hill School, every child becomes part of one of our four proud houses: Hever, Leeds, Bodiam, and Dover . Each house is named after a historic castle close to Ide Hill, connecting our students to the rich heritage of our local area."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 86% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Ide Hill Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ide Hill Church of England Primary School are Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); Four Elms Primary School (2.5 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths); Crockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Weald Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 83% maths).
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolFour Elms Primary SchoolCrockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWeald Community Primary School
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ide Hill Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 26 pupils (16.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cock (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, nurturing school where children genuinely enjoy learning. Staff prioritise both academic achievement and personal development, with strong support for every child including those with additional needs. The school community is warm and welcoming - parents describe it as a 'second home' where children are excited to come each day.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and reading support - pupils learn to read quickly and those who fall behind receive immediate help
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds learning from Reception to Year 6 with careful checking of understanding
- Excellent behaviour and relationships across the school, rooted in the school's values of respect, love and responsibility
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with skilled staff providing adaptations so all can access the curriculum
- High staff morale with renewed ambition under new leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge and skills are not consistently highlighted across all subjects - pupils remember exciting experiences but not important facts to build on, particularly in history and geography
- Need to review and refine curriculum content so learning activities are more closely matched to what pupils need to know and remember
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school, science club, newspaper club, before- and after-school clubs, trips to London
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards following recent leadership changes. Pupils are happy and excited about learning in this calm, friendly school where staff make education fun.
At a Glance
5.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 95% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
22.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Friday 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
22 Jul 2026
Friday 10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
Friday 3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
Oaks Residential
3 Jul 2026
Friday 19th June 2026
19 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
155 pupils
157 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sevenoaks
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
154
Total Pupils
83
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
22.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,428
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,310
Per pupil
£868k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
6.0%
Persistent absence
133
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Ide Hill Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School has around 154 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Ide Hill Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Ide Hill Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is at Sundridge Road, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6JT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)